Ola Rea Bollinger

March 23, 1934 - July 7, 2020

Ola Rea Bollinger, 86, of Jackson, Missouri died Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Monticello House. She was the 10th child of 10 children, born March 23, 1934 in Neely's Landing, Missouri to Clinton and Hannah Penrod. She and Bobby J. Bollinger were married February 13, 1953 at Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He preceded her in death on February 14, 2002. Ola was a 1952 graduate of Jackson High School. She served as a 4-H Leader for 10 years. She was of the Baptist faith. She loved raising chickens and enjoyed fishing. She loved plants and flowers and every year put out a big garden and canned. Survivors include two sons, Mike Bollinger of Fruitland, Missouri and Joe (Vivian) Bollinger of Millersville, Missouri; one daughter, Gail (Chuck) Kocher of Fruitland; five grandchildren, Cody (Shannon) Walker, Jeramey (Christa) Bollinger, Caitlin (Mark) Pennebaker, Kelli (Cougar) Knickerbocker and Ashley Bollinger; three step-grandsons, Travis and Justin Keen and Nathan Kocher; and three great-grandchildren, Hunter and Aubree Pennebaker and Renzo Bollinger. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, seven brothers and two sisters. Visitation will be 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Ford & Sons Jackson Funeral Home in Jackson. Service will be at 10:00 am Friday, July 10, 2020 at Ford & Sons Jackson Funeral Home in Jackson with the Rev. Donny Ford officiating. Burial will be at Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson. Memorial contributions may be given to New Bethel Church Cemetery Fund.