Helen Jo Schoonover, 76, of Kirksville Missouri died Tuesday April 2, 2024 at her home with her husband at her bedside.
She was born January 6, 1948 near Elijah, Missouri near the “old river place” to Carl and Nellie Mae (Grisham) Westmoreland.
She is survived by her husband Dick Schoonover, three sons: Steve (Shelley), Rob (Mindy), and Chuck (Nicole), three grandchildren: Katie, Zach, and Shaylin, and two great-grandchildren: Bentley and Everleigh, as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters Lenora Francis, Lucille Hicks, and her brother Russ Westmoreland.
She enjoyed her time as a labor and delivery nurse at Laughlin Hospital and took pride in caring for not only her patients but also her family. Her care extended past humans and to all four legged creatures that found her. She was also an avid reader.
Funeral services will be at Travis Noe Funeral Home Sunday April 7, 2024 at 1pm with a visitation at 12pm. Services will be officiated by Larry Gibson. Music by Aaron Russell. Pallbearers include: Jimmy Francis, Debbie Harper, Jeffrey Francis, Gary Hicks, Terry Hicks, and Zach Long. Honorary pallbearer is Dr. Farrell Moots.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Adair County Humane Society or the Adair County Library, and they may be left at or mailed to Travis-Noe Funeral Home, P.O. Box 306, Kirksville, MO 63501.