Kaylee Jackson

Kaylee Anne Jackson, age 58, of Coffeyville, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 in Coffeyville.

Kaylee was born on May 11, 1966, in Emporia, Kansas to Larry and Sandra (Dill) Stephenson. She grew up in Hartford, Kansas and later moved to Wann, Oklahoma where she graduated High School.

Kaylee's versatility shined through in her many careers throughout her life. She began her career in the construction industry where she worked as a flagger and moved up to a Paver Operator position with J.H. Shears. She enjoyed her work there for many years. During the winter months Kaylee often filled down time by utilizing her Cosmetology License which she obtained in 1985 from Tri-County Vocational -Technical School in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

In 1997/98, Kaylee left the construction world and focused primarily on cosmetology. She opened her own nail/tanning salon in Hartford, Kansas. In 2006, Kaylee and Michael relocated to Coffeyville, Kansas where she has held many different positions with companies such as Bay, V.F.W., and InServ. Kaylee was most recently working with InServ as Firewatch, which she made known to all, was the perfect job for her.

On July 27, 2002 she was united in marriage to Michael A. Jackson in Hartford, Kansas.

Kaylee's faith played a significant role in her life, she and Mike attended Tyro Christian Church, where she was baptized. Her life was a testament to her generosity, kindness, and the love she had for her family, friends, and community. Recently, Kaylee joined as a member of the V.F.W. Post 1022 Women's Auxiliary, where she enjoyed working to support veterans however she could. Kaylee loved animals, she enjoyed camping, boating, shooting pool, playing tennis, trips to Branson, Missouri, collecting Coca-Cola memorabilia, and cheering for her favorite team, the Kansas City Chiefs.

Surviving to cherish her memory is her loving husband, Michael Jackson, their dogs, Parker, Charlie and Marlie and their cat, Angel all of the home; children, Michael Joseph “Joey” Jackson of Topeka, Kansas, Tonja Drake and husband, Ryan of Ozawkie, Kansas, Tara Humeida and husband, Omar of Overland Park, Kansas, Shawna Stephenson of Hartford, Kansas, grandchildren, Eliana, Tammer, Alyssa, Chase, Leah, Brycen and Dominic, her father and step mother, Larry and Charlotte Stephenson of Nebraska City, Nebraska, siblings, Larry James Stephenson and wife, Amanda of Humboldt, Nebraska, Kris Gottula-Whited and husband ,Leonard, of Union, Nebraska, Gwen Burenheide and husband, Scott of Emporia, Kansas, along with numerous extended family and many friends. Kaylee was preceded in death by her mother, Sandra Kay Dill and by her brother, Shane Stephenson. In addition, she was preceded in death by her two beloved K9 kids, Jackson and Harley.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Tyro Christian Church in Tyro, Kansas.

Friends may call on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 North Cline Road, Coffeyville, Kansas. The family will greet friends Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

The family suggests memorial contributions can be made to David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 North Cline Road, Coffeyville, KS 67337. All contributions will be forwarded to a dog rescue/shelter.

We encourage all who knew her to share their memories and upload photos of happy times shared to her memorial page at www.dwbfh.com

David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville is in charge of arrangements.