Jessie Nichols, 96, of Smithville, MO passed away, March 3, 2025.
She was born on June 4, 1928 to Oscar and Clara Evalena (Wisler) Perkins in Clay County, MO where she grew up and attended school.
On July 31, 1944 she was united in marriage to J.C. “Jake” Schroeder. They had nine children and were married for 27 years. On September 8, 1973 she married Charlie Nichols. After their marriage they lived in Smithville where they made their home. He preceded her in death on July 14, 2015.
Jessie was a seamstress for many years and worked at Justus Drug. In her later years she enjoyed building furniture. She retired from Security Bank in Smithville at the age of 93.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings, Nora Cascone, Bud Perkins and Charlie Perkins; and son-in-law, Larry Leslie.
Jessie is survived by her children, Joyce (Kenneth) Britt, Jeanette Leslie, Dwight (Linda) Schroeder, Jeanne Epperson, Carl (Mary) Schroeder, Jerri Schroeder, Jennifer (Robbie) Chambers, Jill Schroeder, and Jesse Schroeder; twenty grandchildren, twenty-nine great-grandchildren, fourteen great-great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.
Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 8th at the Smithville Christian Church with visitation following until 5:00 p.m.
