Jo Ella Finley's obituary , Passed away on June 17, 2025 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Jo Ella Finley

August 11, 1938 - June 17, 2025 (86 years old)

Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Jo Ella Finley's obituary , Passed away on June 17, 2025 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri

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Cole Family Funeral Home

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Jo Ella Finley

August 11, 1938 - June 17, 2025 (86 years old)

Cape Girardeau, Missouri

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Jo Ella Finley Obituary

We bid farewell to Jo Ella Finley of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 17, 2025 at the age of 86. Jo Ella touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jo Ella Finley to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Aud Horner and Lorena Horner (Huff); her brother Kenneth; her brother-in-law Rex Harmon; and her godson Jonathan Scott.

She is survived by: her husband Jim Finley; her children, Kara Skelton (Mike) of Cape Girardeau and Kris Finley of Los Angeles, California.; her son-in-law Michael Skelton; her grandsons, Grant Michael Skelton and William Finley Skelton; her sisters, Dianne Phelps (John), Andrea Walton (Gordon) and Janet Harmon (Rex); her brother-in-law Jerry Finley (Debbie); her nieces and nephews, Elizabeth Caton (Ian), Lauren Preston (Alan), Mary Evans (Brian), Kelly Harmon (Joan), Brad Phelps (Crystal) and Hunter Finley (Abby); and her goddaughter Betsy Turner (Corby).

In lieu of flowers, Jo Ella requested that memorials be given to Granting Grace Outreach, 1572 Howell Street, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, 63701, a non-profit founded by her grandson, Grant, in 2015 that helps community members in need.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cole Family Funeral Home



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Fri

July 18

Visitation

Cole Family Funeral Home
210 E Reynolds St, Ironton, MO 63650

Sat

July 19

Visitation

Grace United Methodist Church
521 Caruthers Ave, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Sat

July 19

Celebration of life

Grace United Methodist Church
521 Caruthers Ave, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

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