JOLENE MARLER SECREST
1954 - 2006
Jolene Secrest, 52, of Neosho, Missouri (formerly of Neodesha, Kansas) died
Saturday, July 08, 2006 at the Cox South Medical Center ER, Springfield,
Missouri due to injuries received in a motorcycle accident.
Jolene was born on January 01, 1954 in Neodesha, Kansas to Floyd F. "Shorty" and
Wilma R. (O’Leary) Marler. She was raised and educated in Neodesha where she
graduated from Neodesha High School in 1972. While raising a family she also
graduated from Labette County Community Collage’s Nursing program in 1982.
Jolene carried on her career in nursing for 25 years. At the time of her passing
she was employed at Freeman Health System in Joplin, Missouri in the Cardiology
Unit.
She is survived by her husband, Ron Secrest of Neosho, Missouri; one son, Josh
Grabner of Merriam, Kansas; one daughter, Lacy Jo Grabner of Neosho, Missouri;
two step daughters, Amber Secrest of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Emily Secrest of
Neosho, Missouri; and her mother, Wilma Marler of Neosho, Missouri.
She was preceded in death by her father; one son, Ricky Grabner; and one sister,
Joyce Livingston.
Following Jolene’s wishes Cremation has taken place. Memorial services for
Jolene Secrest will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 14, 2006 at the Christ
Church, 1001 W. Elm, Neodesha, Kansas with Reverend David Cheshier officiating.
Burial of her urn will take place following the service at the Neodesha City
Cemetery.
The family has suggested memorial contributions in Jolene’s memory to the
Caytlon Wheeler Foundation. Memorials may be left with the funeral home 704
Indiana Neodesha, Kansas 66757.
To leave a message for the family or view her obituary, visit
www.penwellgabel.com .
