Neomie Jasper, 96, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation in Jamestown. She was born March 14, 1926, a daughter of the late Dora and Ina Coffey Wilson.
Neomie quit school after second grade to work, doing her part in helping provide for a large family of thirteen. At the age of 18, she wed Cecil Jasper on August 24, 1944. They were married for 49 years and raised 5 children together before Cecil’s passing in 1996. Neomie enjoyed sewing, especially piecing together quilt tops, and raising a garden. She was a member of the Main Street Church of God. Neomie was a person who always stayed busy throughout her life and never failed to keep an “exceptionally” clean house for as long as she was able to do so.
In addition to her parents and husband, Neomie was preceded in death by a daughter, Judy Miller, and nine brothers.
SURVIVORS:
3 sons: Daryl Jasper of Russell Springs, KY, Harold Jasper (Sherrie) of Somerset, KY and Jeff Jasper (Cindy) of Russell Springs, KY
1 daughter: Janet Humble (Calvin) of Russell Springs, KY
1 sister: Lacona Plank of Russell Springs, KY
5 grandchildren: Ricky Humble (Eve), Tiana Kelley (Reagan), Stacey Clark (Rob), and Masen Jasper all of Russell Springs, KY and Micah Jasper of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
3 great-grandchildren & one great-great-grandchild
Funeral Service: Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 11:00amCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Jerry Smith officiating
Burial: Russell Springs City Cemetery
Visitation: After 9:00amCT on Wednesday
Funeral arrangements for Neomie Jasper are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at bernardfuneralhome.com.
