Alpha Jensen

JOPLIN, MO—Alpha Fern Jensen, 95, of Joplin, MO, passed away on Sept. 18, 2021 after living an exceedingly full life. She was born in Monett, MO on Aug. 21, 1926 to J.J. and Alice (Stockton) Lauderdale. She was a lifetime resident of the Joplin area. Alpha married the love of her life, Harry Henry Jensen on Sept. 25, 1943 and shared over 25 wonderful years with him before he passed away. They created a life together they were proud of, along with raising their son, Harry James Jensen and daughter, Wanda Derrickson. Alpha was a family woman and a woman of God. She was a member of South Joplin Christian Church. In her free time, she loved knitting and drawing. Survivors include her son, Harry James Jensen and wife, Sharon, of Coal City; daughter, Wanda and husband, Erick Derrickson, of Joplin; five grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Alpha was preceded in death by both parents and her husband, Harry Henry Jensen. Alpha will have a visitation on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021 from 6-7 p.m. at the Mason-Woodard Mortuary in Joplin. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, Sept. 23 at Clio Cemetery in Jenkins, MO at 10 a.m. Arrangements are under the care of Mason-Woodard Mortuary in Joplin.