Jolie Kay Crosby
November 12, 1970 ~ June 2, 2012
Crosby, Jolie Kay (Bond), 41, was born in Topeka on November 12, 1970 and passed away June 2, 2012. Jolie was the daughter of Duane E. Bond (Terri) and Sara K. Bond. Viewing for family and friends will be 10:00 am ~ 9:00 pm, Thursday, (today), June 7 at Downing Lahey Mortuary East. Jolies Celebration of Life Service will be 11:00 am Friday, June 8, 2012 at East Heights United Methodist Church (Douglas and Crestway). She moved to Wichita in 1980 and graduated from Southeast High School in 1989 and Wichita State University in 1993, Summa Cum laude. Jolie is preceded in death by her grandparents Ivan and Helen West, Emory and Gladys Bond, aunts Rebecca Norris and Judy West. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her precious daughters Caroline Kay Crosby, Elizabeth Louise Crosby and Sara Jane Crosby. Also survived by brothers, Jed West Bond (Robin), Scott Andrew Bond; sister, Jennifer Jo Shepard (Colonel George T.). Other survivors are her nieces and nephews who fondly called her Aunt JoJo; Samantha, Mollie and Thatcher Shepard, Mason and Emery Bond. Her loving family devoted friends will always remember her for her lively spirit, beautiful red hair and for being the spark in the family. Jolies passion for KU basketball, days at the lake, and country music was only surpassed by her love and devotion to her girls. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Crosby Children Educational Fund, in care of any Intrust Bank, to ensure Jolies dreams for her children or Kidzcope - Hope for Grieving Families, 9415 E. Harry, S-501, Wichita, Kansas 67207. Downing and Lahey East Mortuary.
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Sara, I just wanted to say my thoughts and prayers are with you and your granddaughters. So very sorry for your loss. Joan
I am so sorry to hear of Jolie’s passing. I have many fond memories of riding bikes and playing basketball as children with her when the Bonds lived across the street from our family in Topeka. My thoughts and prayers are with her parents, siblings and precious daughters. God bless.
SARA, MY HEART ACHES FOR YOU. THE PAIN AND SORROW OF LOSING YOUR CHILD IS IMMENSE. KNOW THAT NU IS THINKING OF YOU AND PRAYING FOR YOU. IN SYMPATHY, JOAN MELZER
Duane, I just want to extend my condolences and prayers. Having a daughter her age, I know there is nothing I can say, but I did want to know we are thinking of you. John Walker
Duane and Terri, Betty and I wish to express our sympathy for the untimely death of Jolie. We can not fell your grief for the death of a daughter but send out support. Our memory will be sent to the Crosby Children Education Fund.
Duane, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Sara and family–so sorry for your loss. Praying for you, the girls and your family. May God comfort you all during this time.
We are so sorry for your loss at this time and will miss Jolie immensely at work. It was for only a short time that she was with us but she made a huge impact and was a pleasure to talk with. In reading all the kind words posted by all, it is so clear what a special person Jolie was to all that knew her. Please let us know if we can help with anything and once again please accept our condolences at this very difficult time.- God Bless.
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I knew Jolie from both high school and church and just loved her. I send my thoughts and prayers to her family. So tragic and sad! I will always remember Jolie’s energetic and beautiful spirit!!
Jennifer, Sara, Duane and families, I was absolutely stunned to read of Jolie’s passing in the Topeka paper. It is nearly impossible to imagine that someone I knew as a happy and mischievous child was taken so early. Though we haven’t seen each other for nearly a lifetime, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Received this news with a heavy heart. My memories of Jolie are a firecracker of a little girl. She will be missed. Deepest sympathy to family and friends.
Duane, I’m so sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter. My heart goes out to you. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Lois
Jolie, you will be missed by so many people who loved you. My thoughts and prayers go out to your whole family especially your three beautiful girls.
I will truly miss my dear neighbor and friend; I loved looking out of my kitchen window watching our girls play knowing that Jolie was in her kitchen watching too. I loved knowing that Jolie was close by always up for a quick chat, laugh or just a wave over our yards. She raised such a fantastic family, I will miss little Sara Jane knocking on my kitchen door with her beautiful smile, and Elizabeth or Caroline kindly coming by hours later to collect her. My deepest condolences to Jolies beloved family, she was a fiery spark and I am grateful to have known her.
Dear Bond family–we are so saddened to have learned the news of Jolie’s tragic passing, and are praying for your strength in coping with such a devastating loss. You are in our prayers. Susan and Manfred Menking, parents of Kirsten and Ellen and East Heights members for many years (now in Nashville, TN since 2008)
Bond Family you are in our thoughts and prayers. Jolie made this world a better place and those around her better people and the her loss is so so sad and you all will be in our prayers forever.
So sorry for your loss. I knew Jolie in high school and she was always such a fun and vibrant personality. Sending prayers.
My thoughts and prayers for Jolie’s precious daughters and for all her family during this very sad time…I am thinking especially of you dear Sara–I am so sorry.
We (the family of Jack and Diane West) would like to express our sympathy at this time of loss. My daughter, Olivia, and I are thinking of all your family and remembering you in our prayers.
We are thinking of you as you deal with the tragic loss of your special sister, daughter, mother, aunt, & friend Jolie. God bless you.
So sorry for the loss of Jolie…my thoughts and prayers are with the family.
You will be missed greatly beautiful girl…..rest in peace.