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Jeanie K. Hood (nee Benfield)
1953 - 2022
Jeanie K. Hood (nee Benfield)
1953 - 2022
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BORN
1953
DIED
2022
Jeanie Hood (nee Benfield) Obituary
Hood, Jeanie K. (nee Benfield), age 69, passed away, Sunday, March 6, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Kennett, Missouri, a daughter of James Marvin and Georgia Marie (nee Braden) Benfield. Jeanie was the owner of Three French Hens in Wildwood, Missouri. She was an avid gardener and loved to travel.
She is survived by her beloved husband Alan Schweiss; daughter Deanna Hood; granddaughters Rae Sutton and Keegan Hood; sisters Joyce Danels, Doris Stillwell, Debbie Sliger and Pete Ingle.
Services: A celebration of Jeanie's life will be announced at a later date. A service of the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Whole Kids Outreach. Friends may sign the family’s on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.
57 Entries
Sandra Tomey
March 15, 2024
My condolences to her family. Jeanie was a light of life. She loved everyone and enjoyed meeting them at 3 French Hens, her beloved shop. She will be missed by so many, she brought joy to this world.
Sally A. Hoffmann
March 29, 2023
I loved my chats with Jeannie, she was always positive. Her love of life will me missed by many.
Kim Lewallen
May 18, 2022
What a lady , I remember when she first opened . I asked her how she got Hill Behan ? She told me the whole marvelous story . Being a women in business myself and a little younger then I really admired what she had accomplished . I loved going to see her and TFH. Jeanie was always so generous when I would come knocking for auction donations for Saint Alban’s roe school and SJA . I look around and see so many items I have bought from TFH in my home and still see her energy . Thank you for the memories and my heart felt condolences go out to her family .
Brenda Spence
April 25, 2022
My sister and I enjoyed very visit we made to the French Hens . Mrs Hood was an outstanding business woman . We will miss Jeanne.
Brenda Spence and Gennie Rice
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Mary Lou Walsh
April 5, 2022
Jeanie was always so kind and helpful to me! I’ve know her for the past 16 years and my home has many pretty things she suggested for me. I was at the store today and I missed her “Hi! Honey” so much. May she Rest In Peace and I’m sure she’s redecorating heaven! ❤
Bridget Desloge
March 30, 2022
I am so sad to hear that Jeannie passed when I was out of town.
When I was diagnosed with breast cancer and discerning whether to undergo chemo and reconstruction, the Nurse Practitioner said, “Call Jeannie Hood- she will be happy to talk with you!” This is how I came to know this powerhouse of a woman. Jeannie was so gracious with her time and gave me great advice. She provided all women with a model of strength and positive attitude. I am honored to have known such a courageous lady.
Nora Davidson
March 25, 2022
Always love your beautiful store and Jeanie everytime I walked in to Three French Hens! I was blessed to work with super-smart and strong, Rae for a short time! I called her “Sunshine” because her smile and personality lights up everyone she is around! Which is no surprise given her grandmother, Jeanie! May she Rest In Peace knowing her Rae will continue to spread the sunshine Jeanie brought to so many people’s lives!
Tom & Sherry Claggett
March 23, 2022
Just found out today 3/23/2022. We express our deepest sympathy’s to the family and workers at Three French Hens. Jeanie was a very talented decorator and business owner. We will miss her work and most importantly we will miss her.
Jan Hoggatt
March 23, 2022
We met thru business but became friends. Jeanie’s last text to me was to encourage me in my own battle with cancer. She was struggling but still incredibly supportive to me. She was funny, kind, and generous. Thanks for the lessons, Jeanie, on how to live life well! May we all carry your light forward and spread the love and joy you did every day. RIP honey bunny.
Rhonda Liesenfeld
March 22, 2022
We were lucky enough to meet Jeanie the first year she opened her business. Three French Hens quickly became one of my favorite places and I loved visiting Jeanie and the Hens. Being greeted as a “honey bunny” has a very special meaning. Jeanie built an amazing business, impacted the community and touched so many lives. May the sweet memories bring peace and comfort to those who loved her. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. Rest in Peace, dear Jeanie. ❤
Randy Anderson
March 22, 2022
Please accept our sincere condolences from our team members who had the honor and privilege of serving Jeanie over the last few years at MAYO Furniture. We will miss her greatly and remember her with fond admiration. May she finally be free of the pain and suffering she endured with bravery and grace and find eternal rest! Our thoughts and prayers are lifted up for her family and friends during this time of mourning.
Ramona Brown
March 21, 2022
Jeanie was the nicest person I have ever met always greeted me with hey honey bunchkin followed with a hug I am truly going to miss her smile and her signature boots
Sleep with the angels my friend
Margaret Rechtien
March 20, 2022
What a sweet lady. I am so sorry to hear of her passing . God Bless her. I knew her from the store. It will never be the same! Praying for her family. ❤
Peggy raftery
March 19, 2022
New her from first day the TFH was opened. Will surely miss her greeting as you walked through the door HI HONEY! She will sorely be missed . God speed
Maureen Rudolph
March 17, 2022
I have known Jeannie and her family for 53 years. We met when she got on the school bus her first day at Lindbergh High School in our Sophomore year. We became fast friends. The times we spent together and the adventures we had, are too many to count. My husband and I send love to Alan and all of Jeannie’s family. Watching her climb a ladder of success and using her iron will and outstanding work ethic to reach her goals, always made me so proud of her. Her daughter, Dee and her grand daughters, Rae and Keegan are like part of our family. Old friend, you will be missed. Keeping her family close in our hearts. Rest peacefully Jeannie.
Richard and Maureen Rudolph
Patty Byrd
March 16, 2022
I only knew Jeanie from shopping at TFH. She always made me feel so welcome walking into her store. I told her TFH was my happy place!! My condolences to her family and friends.
Maggie Henry
March 16, 2022
I feel truly blessed to have worked with you at TFH’s and to have known you! RIP Jeanie.
Denise Deavenport
March 16, 2022
Jeanie and I were in the midst of redecorating my kitchen/dining room. I had picked up the chairs and ottoman from Three French Hens. She came to my home and we spent hours laughing in my kitchen - choosing wall, trim and ceiling color. Picking the fabric for the wool rug she had made. Choosing the artwork for my walls. And talking about everything else under the sun. She had a “vision” of what it should look like and it was transforming before my eyes. I told her constantly that whatever she recommended I was doing because “she was the absolute best”. The only thing left was the curtains. She asked me to wait on the curtains until she was feeling better. That day never came. I wanted you to see the finished project, Jeanie. I wanted to share more laughter in my kitchen and hear all of the wonderful ideas you had for other areas of my home. Thank you for sharing your expertise and passion with all of us. Each time I walk into my kitchen, I will remember your vivacious, energetic personality. RIP Jeanie.
GAILE Alexander
March 15, 2022
Goodbye, dear friend.
To a life lived full and loud, full of fun and love.
You were a great example to business women,
A great leader to daughters, a very proud grand mother.
A memory maker for your family in these past few years.
You will be remembered by your family and community as
A giver and a fixer of all things broken. Rest my friend.
One of your first customer at Three French Hens.
Gaile Alexander
Shirley Bachman
March 14, 2022
So very sad to hear this news. Such an incredible woman with amazing talent!! Prayers for Alan and her family ❤
Scott Brumbach
March 14, 2022
Condolences to Alan and rest of her family. Sorry for your loss.
A H
March 14, 2022
My condolences to the family. May god bless you.
BG Siegfried
March 12, 2022
This woman was a force of nature who lit every corner of her life. I was blessed to be her friend and client. One of my favorite things about going to Three French Hens, out of too many to name, was the realization that Jeanie ALWAYS seemed to be covered in glitter! When I left to go home, I was too! It was in my car, on my garage floor, inside!! I now know that she was leaving her love everywhere with that stuff so that when she left us we couldn’t ever forget her! Prayers to the whole beautiful family at this time.
Shari Brune
March 11, 2022
I just stopped in at Three French Hens this morning for my monthly dose of inspiration! I was so heartbroken when I walked in and saw the beautiful table & memorial pictures for Jeanie. I had no idea. Jeanie always had a smile on her face, great sense of humor and her eye for decorating was unmatched. It was her true passion. I always enjoyed hearing her voice from across the store while she was greeting customers or helping someone out. She will be so missed by many in the community. We will be sending thoughts and prayers to the family during this time of loss.
Danny Sawyer
March 11, 2022
I know your now at peace and will always be missed and many stories told. We were some of the lucky families that grew up together. So many pranks, fun times and endless hours of laughs. You will never be forgotten. Love ya cuz.
Sharon Hutson
March 11, 2022
Jeanie was such a talented beautiful person! she will be missed !!!
Sharon and Vern Hutson
Corinne Kowalskey
March 11, 2022
I would like to wish my sympathies to Jeanie s family. What a great loss to her family...gone way too soon. CORINNE KOWALSKEY
joyce danels
March 11, 2022
5 incredible sisters that was always there for each other❤❤❤❤❤
Sharon Hamby
March 11, 2022
Jeanie is truly an angel above spreading her zest for life on all of us.
I worked with Jeanie often while decorating for clients. She was so inspirational and so happy to be a part of your project. Jeanie you will always be remembered!
Sharon Hamby
We are family...
Pete Ingle
March 11, 2022
We are family.I got all my sisters with me.
We loved our Jeanie boots!!
Star Mckay
March 10, 2022
Always decorating.
Star Mckay
March 10, 2022
Christmas fun.
Star Mckay
March 10, 2022
Star Mckay
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Star Mckay
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Star Mckay
March 10, 2022
Jeanie was a force of nature, talented, spunky, funny, determined. I learned a lot working at Three French Hens for her.
May you now rest pain free and design to your hearts content.
Tom Feldewerth
March 10, 2022
Jeanie , you were an inspiration for all of us
A trip of a lifetime.
Debbie Sliger
March 10, 2022
So blessed..I just don’t have words.
Tom Braun
March 9, 2022
Been a long time Hood I don't have the words. God bless you.
Jeffrey Alcamo
March 9, 2022
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your wife . My sincere condolences.
Jane Mahar
March 9, 2022
All of the decor in my home from Three French Hens will keep the memory of Jeanie in my heart forever.
Diane Benitz
March 9, 2022
Larger than life to everyone who came in contact with her. She will be greatly missed. Condolences to Alan and the family.
Joyce (sister #1) Danels
March 9, 2022
I was blessed as a nurse to spend the last days caring for Jeanie. I took her as far as I could go. We laughed, we cried and we celebrated life. Jeanie was the most positive & caring person I know. She never met a stranger. I’ll miss her and her colorful expressions Love you Neanie..
Judy Hayden
March 9, 2022
So shocked to learn of Jeanie’s death. She was such a joy to work with - heaven just got a remarkable decorator! Sending prayers to her family.
Sharon STILLWELL
March 9, 2022
The Canadians would like to send there condolences
and prayers to the family.
Lisa Rice
March 9, 2022
Thoughts, prayers and love to you Alan and the family in the loss of such a wonderful and beautiful person. Jeanie was a special person, meant the world to many and touched so many lives. Jeanie has been a long time family friend and was a special friend to my dear mom, who she know is seeing again in heaven! They will be sharing so many memories together and putting on their dancing shoes. I have so many memories of and with Jeanie and will miss her dearly. Thinking of you all during this difficult time and sending love to you all from the Goldammer/Rice/Flamm family.
Cathy Moffit
March 9, 2022
I’m so heartbroken for Jeanie’s family. Sending you many prayers & love. I feel so lucky to have known such a bright light. Jeanie was so positive, energetic & full of life.
She will be missed by so many.
Julie Burnside
March 9, 2022
Prayers and love to the family. Jeanie was one of a kind with an infectious energy. Wishing peace and comfort in all of the fond memories made. She will be missed.
Michelle Banducci
March 8, 2022
Real, down to earth, wonderful person. Will miss our conversations. RIP
Brenda Parton
March 8, 2022
I am so sorry to hear of Jeanie’s passing. She was a larger than life personality with her positive outlook on everything. I was just a customer who came to consider her a friend. I will never enter the store without hearing her “High Honey Bunny” the treating that everyone received. Jeanie was loved and will be greatly missed by so many. My sympathy to Alan and her whole family and many friends.
Jeff Erb
March 8, 2022
Alan, I'm so sorry for you and your family. You and Jeanie have been such wonderful neighbors and I wish we could have gotten to know each other more. Please let us know if we can do anything.
John Kuelper, Jeff Erb, Ellie Kuelper, August Kuelper
Margo Keen
March 8, 2022
So many thousands including me will continue to enjoy Jeanie’s influence and smile at her special additions to our homes-her legacy will carry on through those who she shared her passion with at the store. It’s been a long battle-RIP
Marianna Moskoff
March 8, 2022
Jeanie was a very kind, personable caring woman who instantly made friends. The Three French Hens items in my home will remind me of the remarkable woman gone to soon. May the store carry on
Colleen Lawler
March 7, 2022
Colleen Lawler
March 7, 2022
Connie Oster
March 7, 2022
My mother and I enjoyed seeing Jeanie at Three French Hens. She was always such a delight to be around, and full of fun stories! She joins my Mom in Heaven. I'm sure Heaven has been totally redecorated by now!! Prayers to family, and rest in peace Jeanie.
Maureen swingle
March 7, 2022
I am greatly saddened by Jeanne’s passing. She was a vivacious, “ big as life” lady who will be missed immensely. ❤
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