Services will be held at the Blue Springs Christian Church, 7920 Highway 7, Blue Springs, MO 64014. The visitation will be 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 27, 2023. A Funeral Service celebrating Emily’s beautiful life will be held 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 28th. Graveside Services and Burial will follow at Valley Memorial Gardens in Grain Valley.
Emily Renee Claxton, 37, of Oak Grove, MO. went to be with her Lord and Savior in Heaven on October 22, 2023. She was born November 30, 1985, in Des Moines, IA to James Robert and Marcie Jo (Rankin) Kimzey.
Emily met her soulmate, Brandon Claxton, at Simpson College in Indianola, IA. They were married on May 31, 2008. She was the loving mother of four children, Colson (12), Benson (11), Grayden (7), Brylie (5). They made their happy home in Oak Grove, MO. Emily’s family was her greatest joy on earth.
Emily grew up in Lacona, IA, attending Southeast Warren schools. She received her BA in elementary education from Simpson College in Indianola, IA, in May 2008. She later received her MA degree in education administration from Northwest Missouri State. Emily began her teaching career in 2008 at Ridgeview Elementary in Liberty, MO. Emily has been a 5th grade teacher with the Blue Springs School District at William Bryant Elementary since 2013.
Emily loved Jesus Christ with all her heart. She enjoyed reading her Bible, learning from His word and sharing with others God’s grace and power to heal.
Emily is survived by her husband and their four children, her parents, Jim and Marcie Kimzey of Lacona, IA, her brothers: Ryan Kimzey (Maria), Lacona IA, Travis (Leslie), Freeport FL, and Brett Kimzey (Kelsey), Lacona IA, many aunts and uncles and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister, Allison Kimzey.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions are suggested to the family to assist with future educational needs. Please scan below.
So sorry that this has happened i actually knew mrs claxton during my 5th grade year although im not sure if she knew me but i will always remember mrs claxton by her amazing voice and amazing teaching skills. R.I.P mrs claxton
I’m so sorry for your loss of sweet Emily! She has been an inspiration to her kids at school and a wonderful teammate to her colleagues! She is going to be missed greatly by her friends and more importantly her family! She has been a source of strength to all of her WBE family and we love her now and forever!
Emily was an incredible woman, with a huge heart. She was an amazing coworker and friend. Such a positive light. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Thinking of you Brandon and family
With Prayers of comfort and understanding in the passing of Emily
I am so sorry to hear about Emily. Thinking of you and your family in this difficult time
My deepest sympathy for the passing of Emily. Brandon, keeping you, your family and hers in my thoughts during this very difficult time.
Prayers to you and your family Brandon. I am so sorry for your loss.
My heart is broken for all those that knew and loved Emily. Her love for Jesus was unmatched; was full of pure faith and admiration for the light our Lord shone down upon her; she believed through faith that our Lord will never leave or forsake her. Through her blogs I gained insight into her powerful faith and love for family. Emily was a gift; I wish I had known her better as I was inspired by the person she was; and her huge heart. It’s no doubt that Emily will be greatly missed to all whom she touched. Sending prayers at this most difficult time to all those that loved her, especially Brandon and their little one’s.
I’m sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.
Brandon, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts.
Emily had the biggest heart and left a lasting impression on me. She was kind, driven and incredibly thoughtful. Emily was the biggest advocate for her students and a supportive coworker and friend. Her love for her family was evident. Sending my thoughts and prayers to your family.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Brandon and family. Emily was such a great inspiration to me in the way she loved all of you. We loved getting to know her better at all the ball games and trips. She will truly be missed. Big hugs to the kids.
Sending your family prayers of comfort and peace knowing Emily is home with her father and her health is restored through him. May your family continue to remember Emily’s love and know God’s goodness.
Thinking of your family during this very sad, trying time. Praying for peace & comfort which only God can give. With Christian Love. We’re friends with Linda. (Lone Jack Baptist)
I am so sorry for your loss! Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers!
Brandon, my heart breaks for your loss. Praying for you and your children.
Thoughts and prayers to Emily’s family. Such a kind soul who loved on my children while they were in her class.
Emily was my friend and co-worker. She was funny and had a beautiful heart. She was a great teacher loved by her students. I will remember her most for her love of being a mom and her faith in God. She loved her kids and family with her whole heart. Emily made an impact. She will be missed so much.
Emily was first my coworker and then forever my friend. She had a giving heart and cared so much about others. Walking the halls at school it was always so refreshing to see her and her smile. I will miss her texts of encouragement and sharing her faith. Forever in our hearts.
From Emily’s blog: Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles. Isaiah 40:31
My heart goes out to all of Emily’s family and friends. I can’t believe the young lady I watched grow up for so many years is gone. No words can express the loss of a daughter, a mother, or a wife. My heart hurts for you. For Emily. She will be greatly missed.
Emily will forever be in my heart! She was one of the kindest, sweetest, most loving, and had the most patience as a mom that I have ever seen! I once told her when our boys were younger that when I was stressed or frustrated as a mom I always thought “ what would Emily say or do”. She truly handled life with grace and loved God whole heartedly! You impacted so many maybe without even knowing. My love goes out to Brandon and the kids! Such an amazing family!
My girls were lucky enough to have her ELA. My girls loved having her at WBE. Such an amazing teacher. She will be missed by all.
Heather, Erica, Haylee Stevens
We are so sorry for your loss, Brandon. From all of us at Sandy’s Restaurant, please know we’re thinking about you and praying for you and your family during this time.
So sorry for your loss. I am praying for your family’s peace and guidance during this difficult time. may God bless you all.
I am incredibly sorry for your loss
Thoughts, prayers, love and huggggggggggs to the family for God’s peace and difficult readjustment. We can take great comfort in knowing how great a lady, wife and mother who left us with her lifetime legacy of her truth, her heart, and the joy she shared with everyone she met. Our loved ones live forever as we remember them, and keep the memory alive. She’s just out of sight, dancing on our hearts with the love and joy she left here and that which will always be with us.
I am so sorry to hear of your family’s loss. I wish there was something more I could say to help ease your family’s pain.
Emily and her classmates were some of the special students and athletes that I had the pleasure to be associated with in my many years at Southeast Warren Schools. Carol and I will keep Emily and her family in our prayers.
Brandon, I’m so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
My heart cries for you and your family and wife. Our prayers will always be with you.
I am so sorry for the loss of your precious momma, Colseson, Benson and Grayden. I will be lifting you all up in my prayers to the Lord, that He will heal your pain and give you guidance. I pray He blesses you with all good things that you brave boys deserve. Your mom has left you the legacy of trusting in Jesus, just as mine did, and I carry that with me every day, just as you will. It is the greatest gift and your relationship with the Lord is something that will always see you through this life. All my love,
Mrs. Plummer
Our deepest sympathies. Sending hugs and prayers for the family of Emily.
Brandon and children: May Almighty Father deliver peace, comfort, and understanding to your lives as you walk the path of such great loss. Our sincerest condolences and prayers for your hearts, as you honor and remember the goodness of your wife and mother, Emily.
I’m so very sorry for your loss, Brandon. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow. So sorry for your loss.
Neil, Ruby and Heather Moon
Emily was a breath of fresh air. Her kindness we saw in her High School years and that smile was unforgettable. Our Hearts go out to her family, friends and everyone whose life she touched. Heaven gained an ANGEL.
There are no words to describe the loss of Emily. For now, our world is a darker place but we can be assured that heaven is brighter because of her. In time, when we have had time to grieve, the darkness will lift revealing the true light that she brought to everyone.
So sad to hear this. Our prayers are with you and your family, and the many people she touched throughout her life.
Brandon so very sorry for your loss. We continue to send prayers your way
The world lost an incredible lady, and I’m so sorry for your families loss. She help to mold solid students being a beloved teacher over her years at WBE and inspired so many. I remember she always wore a smile at school and in the stands during baseball, while watching her little man play ball and chasing her other littles on the sidelines. We’re praying for your family during this incredibly difficult time.
Brandon,
I’m sorry for your loss and will be praying for God’s comfort for you and your family.
You weren’t my teacher but you always made me feel welcome when I came to read in your class library during recess. Thank you for every single book you gave me Mrs. Claxton.