Jo Anna Palacio, Age: 69
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Jun 15, 1956---Dec 25, 2025

Jo Anna Palacio, 69, of Lee's Summit, Missouri, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025.  Visitation will be from 9:30-10:30 AM followed by the Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM Saturday, January 3,  at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 13615  W. 92nd, Lenexa, KS.  Burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, KS.

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John Joe Palacio Dec 26, 2025

Nephew ,Kansas City ,Missouri

To my Tio you are very blessed and loved by my Aunt when the Bible says he created a helpmeet she was the that and more to my cousins yall to are very blessed to have a perfect example of how to parent and love family help friends be there show up she was that and more and to all of the family she was amazing she helped with her whole heart we know she was that and more and for me personally I live love and do things that not only she told me but she showed me words are never enough but aunt Joann thank you we love you

Bryan Jordan Dec 26, 2025

Friend ,San Antonio Tlayacapan, Jalisco, Mexico

My heart goes out to Joanna’s family and friends.i met Joanna back in the 80’s where we both worked at the Hallmark store on the Plaza. I used to emboss ribbon and when there was a quinceañera, Joanna would call on me to help her out. When I came out as Gay, Joanna was there for me, no judgement or care and of course laughter. She was a great friend and we have always kept in contact. Through my travels, living in various cities and my last move to Mexico. Once during Dia de los Muertos i med a lovely girl dressed as La Calavera Catrina - I got Joanna on the phone as this young woman’s last name was Palacio. Then recently I discovered an upscale leather purse store here in Mexico called Palacio’s. One of my other close friends is Joanna’s cousin Anita Barrera and John and all her family. I know Joanna always brought laughter and light with her to all that she did and made people happy and feel at home. She will be missed greatly. When my Mom & sister passed away 5 years ago a couple of weeks apart, I called on Joanna for help as I was ready to end my life. Joanna told how important I am to others and to her. She was a wonderful support and shoulder to cry on. She told me that after the third year you will begin to feel better. I told her I was afraid of forgetting them and she said “that wont happen, later you will tell stories of them, you will never forget them” then about 3 and a half years later I called Joanna to let her know how amazing she is and how helpful along with therapy, but if was Joanna helping me through making life better for myself. I love Joanna and I will miss our texting and phone calls. Hearing her voice and next year for Dia de los Muertos I will add Joanna to my ofrenda along with my Mom, sister & grandma. Que Dios la guarde en su corazón y ambos cuiden a la familia. Love and respect from her white gay friend Bryan

Susan Bernal Dec 27, 2025

Family ,Overland Park ,Kansas

I was so saddened to hear of Jo Anna's passing. Please know I am praying for your family at this time.

Phylis L. Benavides Dec 27, 2025

Long time friend from IRS ,Kansas City ,Missouri

Her spirit and soul is in Heaven with Jesus. What we see is the empty body that houses the soul and spirit until Jesus raises her/ours renovated bodies to house our spirit and soul again. We will have the same invincible body He had when His Father raised Him from the dead. Able to pass thru walls, appear instantly at another location like Philip who baptize the eunuch, Acts 8: 26-40. Yet Jesus showed he was also able to eat food like humans. We who remain need to make sure we're qualified to go on His first pick up in the clouds, like your Mother, JoAnna...

James Bernal Dec 27, 2025

Cousin ,Merriam ,Kansas

Dear cousin I am going to miss your beautiful life, but I know that you are with God and all the ANGELS. I shed no tears for you, because you are getting your rewards for faith in God love. I will pray for your husband and his Blessing to his faith in the father in Heaven. To bring him peace and happiness for his future.

Carolyn Roach Dec 27, 2025

Close friends ,Kansas City ,Missouri

Dear family I am sorry for your loss know that I'm always here you guys are forever on my heart

William Hawkins Dec 28, 2025

Cousin ,Kansas City ,Missouri

The love you shared with family and friends is unmatched and will be missed by all. Love you Joanna.

Michael Barrera Dec 28, 2025

Cousin ,Merriam ,Kansas

I am sorry to hear of your passing Johanna. You will now be with your Mom and Dad, as well as our Grandparents, Uncles, Aunts and your dear friends. You were always there to assist me when you worked at the State of Missouri as you took away the fear from licensing! My family also valued your words of support when my Mother and of course father and sister passed. I pray that you find peace with our Father, and that God assist your family in healing from this tragic loss. May you rest in peace and please say hello to my My Mom, Dad and Renee when you see them!

Services

Event:
Visitation
Location:
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Address:
13615 West 92nd Street
City:
Lenexa
State:
Kansas
Zip Code:
66215
Date:
Jan 03, 2026
Time:
9:30 AM
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Event:
Funeral Mass
Location:
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Address:
13615 West 92nd Street
City:
Lenexa
State:
Kansas
Zip Code:
66215
Date:
Jan 03, 2026
Time:
10:30 AM
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