LeCompte tenders resignation
December 16, 2020
Sheila Harris
Citing her husband’s recent death and family priorities as the reason, Barry County Clerk Jill LeCompte - who was elected after running unopposed in the 2018 election - submitted her letter of resignation to Governor Mike Parson on December 14.
“I am grateful for the office holders, their staff and all the citizens of Barry County,” LeCompte wrote in her letter of resignation.
LeCompte, whose husband Michael LeCompte died from COVID-19 on November 4, says her family is the most important thing to her right now.
“They need me, and I need them,” she said.
LeCompte’s first granddaugher, Bonnie Zane Henbest, was born December 5, a month after her husband’s passing.
“I hope to spend time with the new baby, of course, but also with my parents,” she said. “I also want to put some time in working in the store.
The referenced store, Michael’s Hardware, was started by Michael LeCompte several years ago and quickly became a staple in the community.
LeCompte’s resignation becomes effective January 31, 2021.
“I expect Governor Parson will appoint someone to fill my position based on recommendations made by the Republican Central Committee,” she said.
LeCompte says she has every confidence that the staff in the clerk’s office, Kimi Deal and Deputy Clerk Joyce Ennis, will be able to take care of business just fine without her.
“If I want to help out as an election volunteer, they might even let me,” LeCompte said.
Citing her husband’s recent death and family priorities as the reason, Barry County Clerk Jill LeCompte - who was elected after running unopposed in the 2018 election - submitted her letter of resignation to Governor Mike Parson on December 14.
“I am grateful for the office holders, their staff and all the citizens of Barry County,” LeCompte wrote in her letter of resignation.
LeCompte, whose husband Michael LeCompte died from COVID-19 on November 4, says her family is the most important thing to her right now.
“They need me, and I need them,” she said.
LeCompte’s first granddaugher, Bonnie Zane Henbest, was born December 5, a month after her husband’s passing.
“I hope to spend time with the new baby, of course, but also with my parents,” she said. “I also want to put some time in working in the store.
The referenced store, Michael’s Hardware, was started by Michael LeCompte several years ago and quickly became a staple in the community.
LeCompte’s resignation becomes effective January 31, 2021.
“I expect Governor Parson will appoint someone to fill my position based on recommendations made by the Republican Central Committee,” she said.
LeCompte says she has every confidence that the staff in the clerk’s office, Kimi Deal and Deputy Clerk Joyce Ennis, will be able to take care of business just fine without her.
“If I want to help out as an election volunteer, they might even let me,” LeCompte said.
