Jimmye Nelle Henry Acosta, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully on March 23, 2025, with her family by her side. Jimmye was known for her kindness, her beaming smile and making anyone that came to her home feel like family. She was also known for her love of watching her kids, grandkids and great grandkids in school functions and playing sports. In later years if she wasn't able to go see the great grandkids play in person, she watched them on the computer.
Jimmye was born in Allen, Oklahoma on February 25, 1940, to William T. Henry and Pauline Ussery Henry. It was there on the farm that her love for animals began and that love for animals followed her throughout her life.
Jimmye went to school at Henryetta High School and played in the band. She would often talk about the highlight of high school was going to California and marching Rose Bowl Parade with the Henryetta High School Band.
On August 31, 1963, Jimmye married the love of her life Patrick J. Acosta and to this union they welcomed three children, Lisa, Amy & Patrick.
Jimmye retired in 2010 from Jenks Public Schools from a job she completely enjoyed.
Jimmye is survived by her children: Elizabeth Robinson (Danny), Amanda Cardello (John) and Patrick J. Acosta II (Jody); her grandchildren: Tyler (Melissa), Sarah (Michael), Duncan (Colleen), Travis, Chance (Erin), Quinton (Paige) and Sophia; her Great-Grandchildren: Braden, Gunner, Cheyenne and Langston; and by sister-in-law Marie Henry, multiple nieces, nephews and friends.
Jimmye was preceded in death by: her husband, Patrick J. Acosta; her parents, William and Pauline Henry; her siblings, Billy Charles, Lula Marie, Howard, Thomas, Carroll, Harold and Cheri; her father and mother in law Casimiro and Mandy Acosta; and her siblings by marriage, James, Rosie, Matthew, Johnnie, Judy, Ida and Rita.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Clarehouse in her memory.