Jessica Sheckles
February 4, 1976 ~ July 27, 2023
Resided in: Irondale, MO
Jessica Sheckles of Irondale, passed away peacefully at home and went to her eternal home in Heaven, while surrounded by the ones who loved her, Thursday, July 27, 2023, at the age of 47. She was born February 4, 1976, in Farmington, to the late Rev. Charley and Karen (James) Shrum. Jessica graduated from Malden High School and went on to receive her Bachelor’s Degree in teaching at Southeast Missouri State University and Master’s Degree at Southwest Baptist University. She taught for 25 years in different districts as well as online courses at Mineral Area College. Jessica also served as the Bismarck High School Cheer Coach.
Jessica lived a devoted life to serving the Lord. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bismarck, where she led the Women’s Ministry and a member of the Praise Band. Jessica enjoyed playing the piano, painting, vacationing at the ocean, but most of all spending time with her family and fur babies.
She is survived by her loving husband, Pastor Matthew Sheckles; children, Macy and Levi Sheckles; sister, Mindy Comer and husband Jake; nieces and nephews; Cody (Chandra) Comer and children Carrigan and Crutcher, Emily (Christian) Plassman, Lainey Comer, Sadie Comer and Molly Comer; mother in-law, Lesa (Michael) Bromley; father in-law, Jim (Sherell) Sheckles; sister in-law, Jessica (Tim) Howard and children Mackenzie Metheny, Molly (Tyler) Vaughn; her church and teaching families also survive. Jessica enjoyed life to the fullest and will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her.
Visitation will be held at First Baptist Church in Bismarck, Tuesday, August 1, 2023, from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM. The visitation will resume Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at 8:00 AM until the time of service at 10:00 AM. Pastor Eric Shrum will be officiating. Interment will follow at Genevieve Baptist Cemetery in Ste. Genevieve. Memorials may be directed through First Baptist Church in Bismarck, to be used for the Jessica Sheckles Scholarship Fund.
Services
Visitation:
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
First Baptist Church - Bismarck
1017 Spruce St.
Bismarck, MO 63624
Visitation:
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
8:00 am - 10:00 am
First Baptist Church - Bismarck
1017 Spruce St.
Bismarck, MO 63624
Funeral Service:
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
10:00 am
First Baptist Church - Bismarck
1017 Spruce St.
Bismarck, MO 63624
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Jessica Sheckles 's name.
Jessica Sheckles Scholarship Fund c/o First Baptist Church - Bismarck
1017 Spruce St.
Bismarck,
MO
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Jessica will be sorely missed by all. Such a sweet, caring, beautiful inside and out Proverbs 31 woman. Rest in the arms of Jesus sweet Jessica.
Bill & I are so sorry for your loss Matt praying for you and your children to have peace.
Matt and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I will continue praying for all of you as you face the days ahead.
Praying for Pastor Matt, Macy, Levi, and all those who are grieving her passing. May they cling to the comfort of knowing she is with her Lord and Savior.
Rob and Angie Hardy
So sorry to hear this. She fought hard, but know she’s no longer in pain. Our prayers to the family
I’m praying for your family. So sorry for your loss
I am sorry to hear of Jessica’s passing. I never had the privilege of knowing her, but it shows through the comments that she touched many lives. You and your family are in my prayers. Just know you haven’t lost a wife, because when you know where something is it is never lost.
Matt, Macy and Levi, I know it’s so hard losing your wife and Mom, she loved you all so much. But the legacy she has left you will be with you for life. She always showed love, grace and compassion to those she met. Now she’s safe in the arms of Jesus and rejoicing in Heaven.
Loved her. Awesome cousin.