Nicole Leigh Desormiers Whetstone

Nicole Leigh Whetstone, 52, of Palmyra, passed away at 6:03 pm Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, MO.
A Funeral service will be held at 10:00 am Thursday February 16, 2023 at Marion County RII School in Philadelphia, MO. Pastor Isaiah Jesch will officiate. Burial to follow at Pea Ridge Cemetery in Palmyra, MO.
The school will live stream the service with viewing available on the Marion Country RII Facebook page.
Friends and Family are invited to Nicole's Life Celebration at a visitation that will be held from 5:00pm to 7:00pm Wednesday February 15, 2023 at Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel in Palmyra, MO.
Nicole was born January 22, 1971, in Topeka, KS to David and Carolyn Keen Desormiers. She was married to Henry S. Whetstone on May 23, 1992, in Silver Lake Kansas.
Survivors include her parents David & Carolyn Desormiers of Silver Lake, KS; husband, Henry Whetstone of Palmyra, her children Henry Sheldon Whetstone ( Karissa Kennedy) of Philadelphia, MO, Spencer David Whetstone (Madison Stewart) of Palmyra, MO, Shayleigh Amelia Whetstone of Palmyra, MO; 2 brothers Darcy Allen Desormiers of Topeka, KS, and Tavis Alvin Desormiers (Christi) of Seneca, KS; 1 granddaughter on the way, Hazel JoLeigh Whetstone; numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Nicole was preceded in death by her grandparents.
Nicole was a woman with a zest for life and at times a quiet knowing smile. Nicole taught school at Marion County RII for 27 1/2 years, you can picture her standing at the door to her classroom, welcoming the kids in to start their day. Over the years, she helped hundreds of children begin their education journey in her classroom, coming home at the end of the day sharing a cute story or two with her family. Her encouragement and love were evident in the care she gave not only to her family but to students, their parents, and the faculty that became her second family.
Nicole was all about her kids, she was a dedicated mother, attending their events and ballgames, her enthusiastic support, could always be heard above the crowd. She had a great sense of humor and delighted in late night talks with her family. Her kids chuckle when letting you know she was very good at ordering Henry around, although truth be told, he loved it. Over the years Nicole enjoyed family trips taken to Colorado, Pikes Peak, and Branson, ever the chance to see and explore someplace new. At home she enjoyed the simple things in life, watching a Hallmark movie, making strawberry jam, whipping up her meatloaf or one of the new recipe's she loved to try out.
Since her battle with Multiple Myloma began 5 years ago, she has had the support of the entire community. Family, friends, and students doing all they can to support her fight. Team Whetstone was created with their mantra "Noone fights alone, Team Whetstone!" Nicole will be remembered most for the love she shared with her family and friends.
Pallbearers will be Tavis Desormiers, Darcy Desormiers, Sheldon Whetstone, Spencer Whetstone, Tony DeGrave, and Aaron Zook.
Memorial contributions may be made to Marion County R-11 School in Memory of Nicole Whetstone.
Honorary pallbearers will be Christi Desormiers, Shayleigh Whetstone, Karen Whetstone, Betty Hathaway, Ciara Foster, and Susan Powell.
Online condolences may be shared, and video tribute may be viewed at www.LewisBrothersFuneralChapel.com.