Amy Jo Bodenhamer

Amy Jo Bodenhamer (Cox), daughter of Walter Lee and Darlene R. Cox, 50, of
Aurora, MO, passed away peacefully on Wednesday Nov. 20th in her home. Amy
was born on October 27th, 1969 in Columbia, MO. Amy was a friend to every
soul who met her. She loved her family more than anything and would tell you
in a heartbeat. She brought joy wherever she went and made a truly positive
impact on the lives of those who loved her. Being loved by Amy meant you were
special, even if you couldn’t see it within yourself. She brought out the
best in those around her and she will be deeply missed by her family and all
her friends, both blood and bonded.
 
Amy is survived by her husband Rusty, son Josey and wife Katie, grandchildren
Hayden and Baylee, and her daughter Lexie.  She is also survived by her
mother Darlene Cox, and siblings Brenda (Kenny) Reavis, Lois (Jim) Niemann,
Jane (Amos) Gary, Becky Wasson, Brad (Theresa) Cox, Rathie Cox, Cory Cox, her
extended family, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was
preceeded in death by her beloved father and a niece, Whitney (Wasson)
Balash, who was always more like a daughter to Amy.
 
Memorial service for Amy will be held on November 30, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. at
Walnut Street Christian Church, 2201 W. Walnut Street, Springfield, MO.
 
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Amy’s memory
to The Melanoma Research Foundation at http://donate.melanoma.org