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Jessica JoLynn Maloney, 41, passed away on October 30, 2022. Jessica was born on April 2, 1981, in Kansas City, Mo. to Gary and Sharon Mullendore. She attended St. Mary’s High School in the class of 1999. She married Nicholas Maloney on October 5, 2002, and they had one child, Gavin. Jessica was a loving wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend. She was a bookkeeper at Klinginsmith Autobody for many years. Jessica was a member of St. Mary’s Church. She loved spending time with family creating lasting memories especially on the trips to the beach. Jessica was tremendously caring, fun loving and was always there for you no matter the circumstances. She had the most beautiful smile and often shared that with others through her quirky sense of humor. Jessica always made people laugh, even total strangers. She was self-giving and always had a way to help people see the bright side. Jessica was a best friend to everyone, but what she loved most was being a mother. Jessica is survived by her son, Gavin Maloney; husband, Nick Maloney; mother, Sharon Cureton; siblings, Janel Mullendore, Tyler (Sheree) Mullendore, Nicholas Mullendore, Rachel (Richard Marks) Mullendore, Michelle Mullendore, Samuel Cureton, Madison Cureton; nieces and nephews, Carter Mullendore, Cade Mullendore, Jason Mullendore, Charles Marks, Abigail Mullendore-Groth; maternal grandparents, Ann Elgin, Jerry Zeller; paternal grandmother, Sandy Mullendore; father- and mother-in-law, Danny and Marsha Maloney. She is preceded in death by her father, Gary Mullendore and paternal grandfather, Gary Mullendore. A Rosary and Visitation was held Thursday, November 3, 2022, at Carson Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Rosary began at 5:30 p.m. and visitation between the hours of 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will take place Friday, November 4, 2022, at Nativity of Mary, 10021 E. 36th St., Independence, MO 64052. Mass will begin at 2:30 p.m. Jessica will be laid to rest in Mt. Oliv