In loving memory of

Jessie Boston
October 31, 2017

Jessie Ray Boston, age 76, of Quincy, died Tuesday, October 31, 2017, at 1:00 pm in Hannibal Regional Hospital.

Jessie was born August 31, 1941 in Ashley, Missouri, the daughter of Elgin and Bertha Lent Lovelace.

She was raised in Ashley, Missouri and graduated from Bowling Green High School. She served in the U.S. Army and retired after 20 years. Her service took her to Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Storm. She was very proud to have served her country. She enjoyed fishing and hunting. Jessie loved her two cats, Pearly and Ruby.

Survivors include her sister, Donna Potter of Bowling Green, MO; a nephew, Ed Potter of Curryville, MO; 2 great nephews, Randi Potter and Will Potter; 2 great nieces, Stephanie (Wilson) Marino and Sara (Chris) Bucher both of Virginia.

Jessie was preceded in death by her parents.

Private services will be held at a later date in Sunset Cemetery at the Illinois Veterans Home.

Memorials: Great River Honor Flight.

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Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.

Tributes

Tina Grote Niemeyer wrote on Nov 6, 2017:

"Donna and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. While I didn't know Jessie for long, it was an honor to care for her. It was obvious that she was very loved by her family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time."

marcia johnson wrote on Nov 3, 2017:

"I new Jessie from the Quincy Public Library as a volunteer and the Great River Walk to Emmaus Community. What a very special person."

Sheree wrote on Nov 3, 2017:

"I met Jessie at scrapbooking a few years ago. She was a very pleasant lady. I too am a veteran and it is always special to get to know another woman veteran."

Jane Viepel wrote on Nov 3, 2017:

"I met her only once at our grandsons ballgame. Had a nice conversation.I know her scrap booking friend is so sad to lose her great friend. Sympathy to her family."

Marcia Keran wrote on Nov 2, 2017:

"I am very sorry to hear about Jessie. She was a good friend for many years. I met her while she was working as a Nurse at the Iowa State Penitentiary. She was called to serve in Desert Storm and very proud to do. She Loved her country. She was fun & full of knowledge, very caring and a Loyal Friend. I will miss her."

Dawn Hecox wrote on Nov 2, 2017:

"Jessie was a very nice person. I knew when she was practicing nursing at Iowa State Penitentiary. She was proud to serve her county in the military. Jessie did wood crafting and of course her scrapbooking. I am a better person for having known Jessie Boston. She will be missed."

Rhonda Wepner Downey wrote on Nov 2, 2017:

"So sad to hear of Jessie's passing. I knew Jessie from the LaMoine Christian camp scrapbook retreats. My sincere sympathy to her family."

Charlie wrote on Nov 2, 2017:

"Knew Jessie lots of years very special lady. Maybe Donna could contact me please. Sure do miss our good times God Bless Charlie 573-406-2284"

Gail Dietrich wrote on Nov 2, 2017:

"She will be truly missed, she loved the Frosty at Wendy?s."

Susan Wilson wrote on Nov 2, 2017:

"My heart is broken at the passing of this dear lady! She will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers are with her family."

Carol Klues wrote on Nov 1, 2017:

"I'm so sorry for your loss. Jessie & I were friends through Janet Stoner's scrapbooking group. I'm sincerely going to miss Jessie. Scrapbooking won't seem the same without her."

Sara Bucher wrote on Nov 1, 2017:

"I will miss you so much Aunt Jessie!! Fly high beautiful!!!!"