Ina Nadine Phenix

Ina Nadine Phenix of St. James passed away Monday September 12, 2016 at the St. Joseph’s Hospital in St. Charles, Mo., following a long progressive illness. She was 82 years 7 months and 29 days of age.

Ina Phenix was born January 14, 1934 at Versailles, Indiana the daughter of the late Cecil Lemen and Alice Dearinger Lemen Harmon.

 On December 2, 1956 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Ina was united in marriage to Borden Phenix.

Ina is survived by two sons:  Hal Phenix and wife Karen of Auburn,  Ca. and Al Phenix of St. James, Mo.; three daughters: Lori Pinkava and husband Mike of Edgar Springs, Jayne Bauer of St. Charles; and  Loretta Perona and husband Vince of St. James; four brothers:  James Lemen of In.; Joe Lemen of Ky; and John Lemen and wife Hope of Mo., and Jackie Harmon of Ky.; five sisters: Edna Miller-Lopez of Az.;  Erma Dalton and husband Will of In.; Ima Lee of In.; Iva Bailey and husband Stan of Ca.; Iola Lopez and husband Rick of California; twenty-one grandchildren: Wendee, Mandee, Jonathan, Becky, Jennifer, Katie, Ina, Christina, Michael, Tim, Rachel, Patricia, Sarah, Lyndsey, Jordan, Josh, Derek, Emily, Hannah, Leslie and Vanessa; along with seventeen great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death was her beloved husband: Borden Phenix on October 31, 1978;  precious baby daughter Ina Nadine; her parents: Alice Harmon and Cecil Lemen and one brother Junior Lemen.

Ina was a very independent, hard worker and will be remembered for her faith, strength, determination and perseverance. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved studying the word of God, gardening, her flowers and enjoyed the outside.

Ina’s husband Borden, died young of cancer leaving her with young kids at home to raise. Ina’s strong determination turned her to God to help her through life, which she remained faithful to the end. Ina worshiped at the First Baptist Church in St. James and loved her church family and the dear ladies who supported Ina throughout her life. As you looked at Ina you could tell she professed all outwardly appearance of a Godly woman. Ina loved the Lord with all her heart and is now in hope of the great promises he has given us, and knowing Ina’s outgoing personality, she may be seen dancing on the streets of gold with our Lord.

Ina will lie in state Wednesday September 14, 2016 from 6-8 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James.

Funeral Service will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James with Jerry Bauman officiating.  Vocalist will be Stephen Brubaker.  Songs will be I Come To The Garden Alone, Amazing Grace, and I’ll Fly Away.  Pallbearers will be Al Phenix, Chris Blanc, Jordan Krauss, Vince Perona, Josh Perona and Derek Perona.  Burial will be beside her husband at the St. James Cemetery. Memorial may be given to the First Baptist Church in St. James.

On-line condolences may be entered at the funeral home website www.jonesfunerals.com

All arrangements are under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James.

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