Maryann Irene “Maggie” Childers (nee Keating) entered into rest on Monday, August 25, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Harold W. Childers; loving mother of Carrie (late Jason) Brown, Glennon (Michelle) Menke, Ramonda (Ray) Kraft and the late Gregory (Shelley Surviving) Menke and Shawn Menke; cherished grandma of Hannah, Nicole (Terrance), Julian and Ruby; Daughter of the late Ruthmary E. (Step-Father Robert J. LeClaire) and her father Edward J. Keating; dearest sister of Rosemary (Rick) LeCure and Chaim D. (Renee) LeClaire and the late Edward F. Keating and William J. Keating and sister-in-law of Barb (late Michael) Keating; Maggie will be dearly missed by her many nieces and nephews that loved her very much; our dear cousin and friend to many.
Maryann “Maggie” Owned and operated a craft store in Festus Missouri for quite a few years, where all her merchandise was hand crafted by her. She enjoyed crafting and baking and cooking in general. She entered many baking contests and bake offs, where she placed 1st place in most that she participated in. She graduated from Pattonville High School and continued life long friendships with many of her former classmates. She was a real character, feisty and full of spunk and we never knew what she could come up with next. She was also one of the strongest women a person could ever know. She loved spending time with all of her family and friends and would give up anything to anyone in need. The family hosted her a surprise 80th Birthday just last year and she enjoyed it so much. She will be missed by all of us who loved her, may she rest in peace.
Services: Funeral at Kutis South County Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. on Wednesday, September 3, 9 a.m. Burial J.B. National Cemetery. Visitation, Tuesday 4-8 p.m.
I will miss her so much! 💔 I would call and check on her all the time. She would call me and we would talk about our soap operas. We had a friendship you would not believe . I could make her laugh sometimes which I loved. She will be missed so much. She was a character. I was her sister in law
She was one of the best cousins. I worship her as a preteen. She could dance so wonderful and always was up to teaching me. The door knob was my partner. Sweet memories. Loved her strength and feistyness. So like her Dad and my Nanna her aunt. Always sassy and outspoken. Love you my pretty 💚 💚💚
One of the strongest women I know ( My Sis ) No matter what was thrown her way she was always able to over come it. Even when things seemed impossible to overcome, she managed to work her way through them. Her passing is proof that when our time is up we can not prevent it, orherwise she would have. So she knew it was her time to let go and let God lead her home, because this was his plan for her. As much as I will miss her, I know she is now in a better place. She will not suffer or feel any pain and she will never be alone, because she is in a higher place thanks to our heavenly father. So rest in peace Sis, its your time to soar. Until we meet again I will remember everything that you said or did to remind me how great a sister you really were. We may not have seen each other as much as we would have liked. But we had alot of good times together and for whatever time we did have I will be forever grateful. I will remember our last phone conversation. You were getting ready to eat and said you would call me back. It hurts that we never finished that conversation. But you did laugh a bit before you hung up, so I will hold onto that last bit of laughter I heard from you. In hopes that it will bring a smile to my face as I think about you. Love you, Rosemary ((AKA “Sissy”) ❤️
As her in home nurse, I am going to miss seeing her every month. I was sad when I found out. She is going to be greatly missed. Prayers to the family.
Maggie was one of a kind. She was so fiesty, we shared so many laughs. I became her caregiver a year ago and she used to say I could never leave her cause she needed me but I think I needed her just as much. She will be truly missed.. I love you Maggie!!
Maryann was a friend for life. We had so many laughs together. She was one of a kind. The last time we talked we joked about which one of us was going first. I told her if I went first I would fly by and get her and if she did she would fly by and get me. We laughed and laughed. My heart hurts. Miss her but will see each other again. Love you sister of the heart.