Jolene Carol LaBore, of Maxwell, NE, formerly of Mullen, NE passed away at her home on July 23, 2024, at the age of 69. Jolene was born to Robert “Bob” Eugene and Betty Joan (Adam) Pearman on May 14, 1955, in North Platte, as the second of three children.
After graduating from Maxwell High School in 1973, Jolene went on to receive her Bachelor of Education from Chadron State College in 1977. Upon this accomplishment, she utilized her degree by teaching elementary students on the Pine Ridge Reservation. In 1980, Jolene met Clarence “Butch” LaBore on a blind date. The couple fell in love and were wed on June 26, 1981, at the First United Methodist Church in North Platte. Jolene had a daughter, Amy (James), from a previous marriage who was around four years old when they met. Throughout their marriage, Jolene and Butch brought three additional children into the world: Trent, Jill, and Lana. The couple resided in Mullen where Jolene spent most of her days running a busy household and caring for her children. Along with being a Mom, she also worked as a substitute teacher and bus driver for the Mullen Public School system, a housekeeper for Sand Hills Golf Club, a seasonal employee at Nebraska National Forest at Halsey, and a CNA at the Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home. The couple moved to Maxwell in 2016 to be closer to family.
Jolene loved to play the card game, Pitch. With four children who learned to play at a very young age and a husband who was an expert, as well, many a Sunday afternoon in Mullen were spent with a good game of 10-point. Most recently she could be found playing 13-point at the Maxwell Community Center where she would lean into her social and outgoing side. She was a God-fearing and faithful woman. Her children credit her for their spiritual awareness and love of the Lord. She was an active member of the Assembly of God Church in Mullen until they moved. She was always punctual, reliable, thoughtful, and kind. Jolene never missed sending a birthday card to her loved ones and she always had time to listen to those who needed it, choosing to see the positives in people. Above all else, she held a special love for God, her husband, children, and grandchildren.
Survivors of Jolene include her husband, Butch of Maxwell; children: Amy (Lloyd) Pemberton of Forest, VA, Trent (Katherine) LaBore of Lakewood, CO, Jill (Robert) Star of Hershey, and Lana (Sean) Farrier of Hershey; her beloved grandkids: Alexander, Wyatt, Vivienne, Quinton, and Brynlee; brother, Doug (Collene) Pearman; several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Those that preceded her in death are her parents and sister, Barbara Pearman.
Memorials are suggested to the Maxwell Community Center. Online condolences may be shared at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home www.adamsswanson.com. For those who are unable to attend the service will be live streamed on our website at www.adamsswanson.com .
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 10 AM at the Maxwell Baptist Church with Pastor Kurt England as officiant. Burial will follow at Plainview Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday, July 26, 2024, from 12 PM to 7 PM with family present from 5 PM to 7 PM at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home. Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.