Jody J. Gilstrap Obituary
The memory of Jody J. Gilstrap of Neosho, Missouri, born in Pittsburg, Kansas, who passed away on January 5, 2026 at the age of 90, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jody J. Gilstrap to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her spouse Gale Gilstrap; her parents, Luke Stephen and Cora Irene Wheeler Thompson; her sister Janie Jones; and her grandson Austin Coyle.
She is survived by: her children, Jack Coyle (Sabra) of Neosho, Mike Gilstrap of Joplin, Cindy Crayne (David) of Joplin, Kristy Phillips (Jim) of Neosho and Kelly Banks (Richard) of Neosho; her sister Laura Sitler of Joplin; her grandchildren, Shane Coyle (Christian), Erin Muller, DeeWayne Charlton (Wendy), Misty Gray, Dawn Gammon (Michael), Holly Baker, Dirk Gilstrap, Mandy Gilstrap, Rick Banks, Benjamin Banks (Harley) and Rachel Pearson (David); her great grandchildren, Brendan Coyle (Allee), Hannah Jennings, Jordan Jennings, Blake Barker (Leana), Joshua Foulk (Sasha), AbbyGale Valadez, Kyra, Rylea, Zach, Lincoln, Kylee Barnes (Jake), Maggie Messenger, Jace Ballard, Cora Baker, Raylee Lalonde, Richie Banks, Belle Banks, Helayna Gardner, Evie Gardner, Nova Liontas, Boudicea Banks, Bjorn Banks, Rory DeGraffenreid, Naiya Pearson, Selah Pearson, Havilah Pearson, Wisdom Pearson and Valor Pearson; and her niece Ginger Terpenning (Mike). She is also survived by 14 great-great grandchildren.
