Jeani Davenport Obituary

Jeani L. Davenport

March 12, 1960 - July 23, 2025

Jeani L. Davenport, age 65, passed away on July 23, 2025 at her home in McCook, NE. Born on March 12, 1960 to James C. and Sherry L. (Hircock) Davenport in North Platte, NE, Jeani was the second of nine children.

Jeani attended school in Arnold, where she played the clarinet, was part of the team that won the state FFA Range Judging Competition, and graduated in 1978. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Agnes Catholic Church, where she was a member.

Jeani spent her childhood on the family farm southeast of Arnold. She and her horse, Pinky, were experts at sorting and moving heifers in open pasture and they participated in 4-H together, flying around the poles and barrels.

In her later years, she moved back to Arnold where she lived with her sister, Julie, and brother-in law, Randy, and dedicated herself to growing a large garden, canning, and caregiving for several Arnold residents. Jeani spent her final years in McCook working at the hospital until she retired in 2020.

Jeani was preceded in death by her parents, James and Sherry Davenport; her grandparents, Darrel and Freda (Bowers) Hircock, Orville and Mary Davenport, and grandmother, Lola (Bean) Davenport; sisters, Joni Claymon and JoDee Kimball; brothers, Michael and Jimmy Davenport; and nephew, Andrew Claymon.

Left to cherish the memories she gave us are her siblings, Julie (Randy) Bailar, Dan Davenport, Jennifer (Jeff) Drey, and Jacque (Ryan) Porter; Aunts Marlene Flodman, Lavilla Estabrooks, and Deanna Morgan, as well as many nieces, nephews, and a host of relatives and friends.

Memorials to family for future designation.

Family will be gathered at Arnold Recreation Area on August 2nd starting at 2:00 p.m., to celebrate Jeani's life. Please stop by for memories, photos, and fellowship. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy some snacks and drinks.