Jade O'Neill, 62, formerly of St. Paul, died at 8:07 a.m., Monday, September 13, 2010, at her home in Independence, Missouri.
She was born July 27, 1948, in Chanute, Kansas, to Earl and Maxine (Greely) Patterson. She grew up and attended schools in Chanute. She attended Neosho County Community College in Chanute one year and Coffeyville Community College one year. In May 2005 she earned an Associate degree and was so very proud to be the first person in her family to receive a college degree. For several years she worked at Wichita State University.
She and Lawrence E. "Larry" O'Neill were married February 2, 1995, at St. Petersburg, Florida. Following marriage, they moved to Neosho County where they lived until his death in November 2003. After her husband's death, she moved to Florida where she lived until moving to Independence, Missouri, one year ago.
She was a member of the Lighthouse Church in Parsons, the VFW Auxiliary, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary. She was active in preserving her family's Indian heritage.
Survivors include:
One Son – Shawn Crouch Chanute, KS
Four Daughters – Tracy, Christina, Sheila and Melissa
Four Grandchildren
One Great-Grandchild
One Sister – Onnie Pier Independence, MO
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence O'Neill on November 21, 2003.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, September 18, 2010, at the Faith Bible Church, 102 S. Lafayette, in Chanute.
The Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman .com.
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