Graveside Inurnment for Norma Jean (Jeanie) Wheelock, 72, Lawrence, will be 11 am, Monday, May 19, 2025, at Oak Hill Cemetery. A Visitation will start at 10 am, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
Norma Jean Wheelock “Jeanie,” 72, of Lawrence, Kansas passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas.
Jeanie was born December 12, 1952, in Lawrence, Kansas. The daughter of Leonard Sparks and Helen Bliss (Wagoner).
Jeanie worked in insurance for 14 years and also worked several years at Ellena Honda in Lawrence, Kansas.
She was a devoted, loving, and caring Mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother. She cherished time with her family, including her fur grandbabies Rylee and Harper. She was an avid Kansas Jayhawk basketball fan, followed all their games and did not like to be disturbed while watching them play.
Survivors include three daughters: Jamie Wheelock of Lawrence, Kansas, Kerri Wilkins (John) of Joplin, Missouri, Ashley Hornberger of Kansas City, Missouri; sister Nancy Sifford of Adams, Oklahoma, grandchildren; Brandon Wheelock (Allison), Trenton Wilkins (Tiffany), John Wilkins, Sydney Wilkins; nephew Edward Sifford Jr. Adams, Oklahoma; niece Kristina Ferguson (Duane) Amarillo, Texas and seven great grandchildren; dear friends: Lonnie and Kay Burggraf Lawrence, Kansas and Mary Simpson Topeka, Kansas. She has 6 half siblings and 1 is passed away, 2 step brothers and several cousins.
She was preceded in death by her love of 32 years Robert “Bob”Lemon.
To Jeanie’s Family, So sorry to hear of her passing. She was a dear friend. I took care of Ashley for several years. Thinking of you now Ashley.
I was so sad to hear of Jeanies passing. She was such a great person to work with back at TG&Y. We enjoyed many coffee chats and lunches together. She’ll be greatly missed.
I am so sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jeanie has always had a special place in our hearts and will be missed.
Jamie I’m so sorry for your loss. Leroy was one of my best friends. Love you Jamie.
Jamie and family, I am so sorry for your loss of your mom. She will be with you always.
Jeanie’s family,
We are so saddened to hear of Jeanie’s death. We had many a stimulating conversation and lots of laughs discussing everything from sports to family with her. She was always so pleasant and made us feel better just for the opportunity to speak with her. Her love of family was contagious. She will be missed. Our condolences for yours (and our) loss.
I love you so much grandma. You were always the best I have no bad memories with you they have all been good. So many fun adventures out at bobs growing up from playing outside to playing the arcade games in the back. You are the strongest , most caring, and absolutely most stubborn women I’ve ever known. The stubborn trait was definitely passed all the way down but so was the way our family cares for one another. Ive saved as many of the heartfelt letters and cards from you over the years and I’m going to miss them as much as I miss you. Until we meet again fly high grandma I’m glad your at peace.
To the girls am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing she was and always a very nice women very strong she will be dearly missed my prayers are with you Jamie and your family.
Rest in peace you will be greatly missed
Dear Kay & Lonnie, we are so sorry for the loss of your best friend and extend our sincerest condolences to you. I know you loved Jeanie very much. Love, Rita & Robert.
I am sooo sad to hear this! My heart goes out to you girls… Much Love
I love this picture of her ❤️
I loved her as my own MOM and will be missed
God gained an angel
My deepest sympathies! God gained another one of the greatest!
I’m so sad to hear of Jeanie’s passing. Since I moved from Lawrence to California in 1995 we eventually lost touch. I always thought of Jeanie as a dear friend. Godspeed, Jeanie. I’m sure Bob is delighted to see you.
She was the best “Grandma Jeanie”. I can still smell her perfume and picture her sweet smile. She will be so missed.
I am fortunate to have had the privilege of meeting such a sweet soul. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family 🙏🏾