Winnie (McKinney) Jerome

                Winnie Jerome, 94, a resident of Shoshone, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at the Lincoln County Care Center in Shoshone.

               Mom was born February 14, 1929 to John Preston and Minnie McKinney in Berryville, Arkansas. She was five when her parents moved to Eagle, Idaho. Mom attended elementary school at Blue Valley and the Meridian schools. During her junior year, her parents moved to Boise finishing high school at Boise High. After graduation she met the love of her life Paul and they were married September 14, 1947. Their new life started out living in Kuna where dad was raised. After a few years in Kuna, they moved to Star and then north of Meridian where they lived there 17 years. The spring of 1973 they moved to Shoshone after buying a farm there. Mom was happy to share her life being a supportive wife, homemaker, and mother. They were able to share 70 years together until dad’s death in 2018.

               It was mom’s desire to stay on the farm she and dad had made their home for 45 years. Mom loved her independence. She especially loved working outdoors. She could not wait to buy flowers to put in her planters every spring. Most importantly mom loved when family and friends came to visit her. They never left empty handed. Coffee and cookies were to be shared.

               Mom was proceeded in death by her parents, husband Paul of 70 years, 2 sisters, 3 brothers, and a very dear sister-in-law Shirley McKinney.

               Mom is survived by her son- Gary Jerome of Shoshone; daughters- Sandra (Scott) Savaria and Connie (Toby) Clayton of Boise; five grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and two dear sisters-in-law- Bonnie Jerome and Editha McKinney; and many nieces and nephews.

               Our family would like to express our special thanks to the loving care she received while at North Canyon Medical Center, Lincoln County Care Center, and Dr. Mark Spencer. Our thanks also to all the friends and family that came to see her out of love. It was so much appreciated by all our family.

               Our mom was one of many, but the love and guidance she gave to us kids was unconditional! She was the best of the best!

               Mom is at rest now. She loved her God Jehovah and always had the hope of an earthly resurrection; free of pain and sorrow. We will be waiting as it’s just around the corner.

Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Shoshone Chapel.

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