In loving memory of

Melissa "Missy" Jo Flenker Wolney
August 6, 1968 - November 15, 2019

Melissa Jo "Missy" Wolney, 51, of Lost Nation, Iowa, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019, at her home in Lost Nation, Iowa.

A private family graveside service and burial will be held at a later date at Canton, Iowa Cemetery. There is no public visitation or service planned. Cremation has taken place. The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.

Melissa Jo Flenker was born on August 6, 1968 in Iowa City, Iowa, to Richard Wayne and Trudy Ann (Williams) Flenker. She attended Maquoketa schools, and graduated from high school in Honolulu, Hawaii. She married Brian Wolney, and they divorced. She later married Jesus Perez.

Missy was a caregiver and had worked as a CNA for several years. She enjoyed playing Bingo, reading, spending time with her grandchildren, and going to the farm.

Those left to honor her memory include her mother and step-father, Trudy and Gayle Hart of Maquoketa, IA; children, Nicole Wolney of TN, Nathan Wolney of TN, Jessica Perez of TN, and Brandon Perez of CA; sister Terra (Tom) Massey of MS; brothers Richard Flenker of MS, and Randy Flenker of MS; 5 grandchildren (with one on the way); and a very special friend Dave Earles of Lost Nation, IA. She was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents, and her father.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be directed to Hospice of Jackson County.

The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family, and online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Tributes

Roger Yarrington wrote on Nov 23, 2019:

"I'm truly sorry Trudy, Terri, Ricky,and Randy. "

Dr. Mechelle Taylor and the staff of Taylor Medica wrote on Nov 22, 2019:

"Our thoughts and prayers go out to Nikole and family during this very sad time. There are no words that could adequately express how you are feeling now. We are here for you in support and will continue to pray for you and your family. Nikole, we love you. "

Deborah Duccini Bouma wrote on Nov 20, 2019:

"Trudy there are no words to describe your loss. I am very very sorry. My prayers are with you and your family. Love u very much. "

GAIL AXTELL wrote on Nov 19, 2019:

"Trudy and Family, I am so very sorry for your loss."

Julie Plotnik wrote on Nov 19, 2019:

"You were on of the best people I knew u really knew how to make me laugh and smile I love you and will always remember you"

Mavis J. Kaczinski wrote on Nov 19, 2019:

"My thoughts and prayers are with Trudy, and family at this sad time."

Korene (Wagner) Shady wrote on Nov 18, 2019:

"Sending prayers and hugs missy and were classmates she was fun to be around. She would always make you smile if you were down. She will be missed."

Barb kemp wrote on Nov 18, 2019:

"So sorry for your loss prayers for your family in these days ahead if you need anything please let me know "

Abby Oftedahl wrote on Nov 18, 2019:

"Trudy, I?m so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all. Abby Oftedahl"

Sheila Urwin wrote on Nov 18, 2019:

"My condolences to the family and to Dave. She was an awesome girl with a very large heart. She will be missed. I was glad to call her my friend. Dave I know it's hard but remember she loved you. Here if any of you need me."

Tammy Clark wrote on Nov 18, 2019:

"I am so very sorry for your loss. I will always remember Missy for her kindness and showing me that cheeseballs and hot sauce was a delicious snack. She was a great person and wonderful mother. "

Tiffany Menken cousin it wrote on Nov 18, 2019:

"You will be missed buy a lot of people but you will never be forgotten and I will remember all the good times we had when we went out with friends and all the good times we had at my mom and dads and at my husband house and it just brakes my heart that you were gone but please remember I will always love you."

Pam and Joe Yarolem wrote on Nov 18, 2019:

"Trudy and family, so sorry for your loss. We're thinking of you all during this difficult time."

Kenny and Peggy Head-Costello wrote on Nov 18, 2019:

"To Missy's family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. "

Mary jo geerts wrote on Nov 18, 2019:

"Sorry for your loss"