Jean V. Herold

July 30, 1924 - February 6, 2017

On February 6, 2017, Jean V. Herold, 92, passed into eternal rest at Kansas City Hospice. She was surrounded by several generations of her family who were able to tell her they loved her, and to say their goodbyes. Jean will be remembered as an independent woman and a role model for her entire family. She was born on July 30, 1924 in Jennings, MO as the only child of John Otto and Antoinette (Novacek) Vincent. Her parents, instilled a disciplined work ethic and appreciation for learning that served her well throughout her life. Jean met her future husband, Joseph Victor Herold Jr., at a USO dance in St. Louis, where he was attending flight school. After they were married in Miccosukee, FL in 1942, Victor's home, they were assigned to various posts, such as Austin, TX, San Juan, PR, and what was known at the time as the French Protectorate of Morocco. They had two daughters, Vickie Lee and Sharon Ann. Joseph's unexpected death while flying to Africa in 1954 was a shock. Jean was determined to provide a life for herself, and improve the outlook on life for her daughters. They returned to Austin, Texas where she became an elementary school teacher, and completed a masters degree in Library Science at the University of Texas at Austin and graduated Phi Beta Kappa. She also worked at the University of Texas at Austin in the reference libraries for 31 years. Jean traveled the world where she experienced and appreciated diverse cultures. After her retirement from the library, she moved to the Kansas City, Missouri area to live with her daughter, Vickie Lee and to be near her grand, and great-grandchildren. During her golden years, she attended the First United Methodist Church of Blue Springs, and enjoyed her Bible Study Fellowship BSF group and book club at the library. She is survived by her daughters, Vickie Lee Dow, Blue Springs, MO, and Sharon (Graham) Tweedy, Stockon, CA, Grandchildren, Paul (Kristin) Dow, Liberty, MO, Rachel Dow, Chicago, IL, and Cara Mae Wooledge, Napa, CA. Great grandchildren Anneliese, Elinor, and Theodore Dow, Liberty, MO. Private graveside services are planned for Bellefontaine Cemetery in St. Louis, MO. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Kansas City Hospice or the charity of your choice. A Buchholz Mortuary service.