Memorial Services for Kathy Jo Thomure, Age 63 of Summersville, Missouri will take place on Sunday, November 23rd, 2025 at The Summersville Christian Church, Summersville, Missouri, beginning at 3PM.
Kathy Jo Thomure was born on December 27, 1961 and departed this life on November 4, 2025 surrounded by her family and friends.
Kathy was a fun-loving, outgoing, and compassionate woman whose smile and laughter could light up any room. She found joy in the simple pleasures of life, like tending to her garden, cooking delicious meals, spending time outdoors, and cherishing moments with her family and friends. Throughout her life, Kathy worked hard and devoted herself to caring for others. She was employed for many years at Brown Shoe Factory and the George O. White Nursery, as well as in several other roles that reflected her nurturing spirit – especially her time spent caring for a very special young man, Jonathan Boone, who held a special place in her heart.
She is survived by her loving husband of 24 years, Mike Thomure of Summersville, Missouri; her children and their spouses: Katherine (Doug) Pursifull of Raymondville, Missouri, Bobby Fortune of Licking, Missouri, Jennifer Bever (Chad) of Licking, Missouri, Christie (Matt) Little of Licking, Missouri; 3 step daughters: Amber, Kristy and Mindy and her step grandchildren; Two sisters: Karen (Mark) Weinberger of Houston, Missouri, Kimberly (Herb) Akers of Raymondville, Missouri; 9 grandchildren: Briana, Kaylee, Alyssa, Austin, Lillie, Dayllyn, Noah, Ashton and Kinlee; 3 great-grandchildren: Ember, Scout, Hallie and two more on the way; her mother Jean Cole of Raymondville, Missouri; one aunt: Jewell Lovins of Doniphan, Missouri; her sisters and brothers-in-law and spouses: Sherri & Wallace Quibodeaus of Springfield, Missouri, Brad & Rachel Thomure of Chaffee, Missouri, Jeff & Teresa Thomure of Summersville, Missouri, Sheila & Mark Balsano of Mountain Home, Arkansas, Robin & Arthur Young of Mountain View, Missouri, Sandy & Ted Ledbetter of West Plains, Missouri, Karen & Scott Safranek of Marshfield, Missouri, Steven Thomure & Angel of West Plains, Missouri, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Kathy was preceded in death by her brother Kenny Fortune, sister Patty Fortune, stepson Adam Thomure, her mother and father-in-law Emmett & Roberta Thomure, and one brother-in-law Rick Thomure.
Kathy will be dearly missed by her friends and family.
