F. Jeanne Craft (nee: McDermott) Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church Friday, April 18, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Charles C. Craft; dearest mother of Julie (David) Whitten, Mary Beth (Kevin) Bowers, Jeanne Rende and Charles J. (Kimberly) Craft; loving grandmother of Rachel Davis, Emily Fergason, Lilly Whitten, Cody Whitten, Leanne (Nathan) Casey, Sharon (Jason) Chadbourne, Melissa Bowers, Richard Rende, Gina Rende, Nicole (Will) Lawrence, Tony Rende, Colleen Craft and great grandmother of 14; dear sister of the late James Kenneth (Lucy) McDermott, Kathleen (Lindell) McCartney; dear sister-in-law of the late Joseph (survived by Carol) Craft and Marie Kayser; dear aunt, cousin and friend.
Jeanne obtained her nursing diploma from DePaul School of Nursing, BSN from Washington University and Masters in nursing from St. Louis University. She was a longtime instructor at numerous area nursing schools. Jeanne loved her family and friends. Her positive outlook on life was felt by everyone who knew and loved her.
Services: Funeral from Kutis South County Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry Road Thursday, April 24, 9:30am to Assumption Catholic Church 10am Mass. Interment St. Francis of Assisi Church Cemetery (Luebbering, MO). Visitation Wednesday, April 23, 4-8pm.
Praying for you and your family during this time of loss.
Jim and Vicki Schuette
Julie and Family I’m so sorry for your loss of Jeanne she was such a Special Lady Hugs to all ✝️
Jeanne was like a family member to me and she had a heart of gold. I am so
glad that I had the privilege of her being in my life for 4 years at Mattis. You are all in my prayers.
You were so fortunate to have had such amazing parents. She was a lovely lady and is together with your dad and her heavenly family. Love and prayers to you all!
Mary Beth,
I’m so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. As a previous student, I remember her kind and dignified demeanor. My sympathies to you and all your family.
Your friend from Glennon,
Nancy D
I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was always so kind and sweet.
My heart goes out to your whole family.
So glad to have met your Mom. She was an awesome person from what we read. Our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Gale and Phil Shaw
So sorry to hear Jeanne Rende. Your family has our deepest sympathy. We will pray to God for peace and comfort for you and your family through this dark time.