Joan “Jody” Pearl ~ In Our Care
Categories: Obituaries
Joan “Jody” Marie Pearl
1954-2022
Maysville, Missouri……Joan “Jody” Pearl, age 67, was born November 17, 1954, in Cameron, Missouri the daughter of Keith and Norma (Owen) Meek and passed away April 3, 2022.
Jody was a 1973 graduate of Cameron High school. After high school Jody and Ronnie Pearl were united in marriage on November 10, 1973, at the First Christian Church in Maysville, Missouri and to this union three sons were born.
Jody worked many years for Dekalb County with the majority of those years as the collector/treasurer until her retirement. She volunteered at St. Luke’s North Hospital after moving to Smithville.
Jody loved spending time with her family and especially her two grandchildren. She always looked forward to going to Colorado to spend time with Justin, hiking mountains and spending time outdoors.
She had a smile that would light up a room and humor that would have everyone laughing. She enjoyed listening to live music and was especially fond of bluegrass and Americana. She had a loving soul that touched the lives of everyone she ever met.
She is preceded in death by her mother; Norma Jean; sister, Diane Decker; nieces, Carrie Steele and Christin Palmer.
Survivors include her loving husband, Ronnie, of the home; father, Keith Meek; sons, Brian (Elizabeth) Pearl of Kansas City, Kendall (Rachael) Pearl of Kansas City, and Justin Pearl of Colorado; sisters, Verna Meek and Janet Meek of Cameron; grandchildren, Brady and Victoria Pearl; and numerous extended family and friends.
Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Turner Family Funeral Home of Maysville with burial following at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery of Maysville. Visitation: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday April 8, 2022 at the funeral home.
Memorial Contributions: First Christian Church, Fairport Lions Club, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Online condolences: www.turnerfamilyfuneral.com
So sorry for your loss, prayers and hugs for all.
The Meeks
Mary and Bertha Meek
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. A classmate always!
Yes, Doug, absolutely. Sadness overwhelms my heart.
There are no words—only love for the family and the love of Joan, which will live forever in our hearts! She was such a fun person and a wonderful and classmate loved by many. All who are affected by this great loss are in my prayers. May the Divine Love of the Universe embrace you and bring you comfort and peace.
We are so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for your family during this difficult time.
Love,
Jeff and Linda White
So sorry to hear of Joan’s passing. Will always remember her pleasant personality and beautiful soul. May you find comfort in God’s loving arms. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Class of 73
Debbie Brooks Hoggatt
We are so very sorry for your loss. Brent and I send you many prayers. Jody was loved by everyone who knew her.
Ronnie
So sorry to here of your great loss. Susie and I will keep you in our prayers. May the spirit comfort you and your family.
With great love Matt and Sue
My thoughts and prayers go out to Ronnie, Brian, Kendal, Justin and the rest of the family. Jody was a sweet and caring lady. She raised three wonderful young men. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Jody was such a sweetheart. Loved having you guys as friends and neighbors for many years.
Kristi Clark, Andrew Neil, Kelsey Neil and Cheyenne Machetta
We are so sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your family. Jody was a sweetheart and always a smile. As the days pass may the happy joyful loving memories rush back to each of you. The memories become more precious each day.
We’re so very sorry for your loss.
Carla (Owen) and Irving Morales
Ronnie and family, we are so sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers
Ronnie our hearts break for you and your boys at this difficult time. Jody was the sweetest person we had ever met. Everyone loved her and your wonderful family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. She loved nothing more than her family….. until you meet again…. And you will just know how much you are loved
David and Marilyn Peterson
So sorry to hear about Jody. Loved her a lot. She was a dear cousin.
Frank Owen
I have only the fondest memories of being her classmate for so many years. Smart, kind, funny and sweet. I was truly blessed to know her and my prayers and condolences to her family.
I am so saddened to hear of the loss of Jody. My thoughts and prayers are with all of her family and close friends.
Condolences to the family. Jody always added joy and life wherever she went and served all well.
I will miss you my beautiful friend .. you were always so full of energy and zest for life and adored your family especially your grandbabes so much .. God has welcomed in an ageless angel so deserving of her wings .. keep the celebration going till we meet again .Prayers for all the family
Condolences to you and your family, words are never enough.
So sorry for your loss. Ronnie, Verna, Janet and extended family, she was a beautiful lady and will be missed. Billy and Annette Hobbs.
Thoughts and prayers to the family
So sorry to learn of her passing. She was a very special gal.
Ronnie so sorry to hear about Jody. She was such a great soul, and I remember our time in Maysville and would sit at your kitchen table and laugh so much. Our trip to Colorado, so great! I know how you are in shock. Bless you and your family!
We are so sorry for your loss! Sending lots of hugs and prayers!
So sorry to hear of this sad news. Jody was a sweet and kind classmate. Sending love and prayers to the family. May God give you peace and comfort.
Ronnie (Dude), I have such fond memories of Jody and the times we spent together; although long ago, still fresh in my heart…Heartfelt prayers to you and your family.
I’m so sorry for your loss, Ronnie. Sending prayers of comfort to you and your family.
~Linda (Wright) Blum
We are so sorry for your loss. Jody always had a beautiful smile and a kind word. I know she will be sadly missed by many. Much love and many prayers for all of you.
Randy & Cathy Major
My condolences to the family.
It is a terrible loss for all of us who knew her. I am thinking of you all as her family and how devastating this is. She was nice, kind, and the sweetest person. She always had a smile for everyone. She will be so missed by all who knew her.
Paula Vogel
So sorry for your loss, she will be missed.
Spent so many years at Jeff City with Jody at our county collectors association meetings. Such a wonderful person and such a kind heart. Her smile made the world a better place. Keep her memories close and she will always be with you. Sending heartfelt blessings to your family.
Oh Dude! My heart and soul are broken. Jody is such a good friend. Words alone cannot even capture her presence. Such a beautiful, warm, kind, funny, loving, caring person, that loved life with you, the boys & families, and those so special grandkids! I will miss her like a family member. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I love you Jody (& Dude), fly high with the angels my dear friend, for you were an angel on earth! Until we meet again! ❤❤
So sorry for your loss prayers for you and your family..