Faye M. Anastasoff

Anastasoff, Faye M.

Devoted educator, much-loved mother and grandmother, cherished friend, Faye M. Anastasoff passed away peacefully May 12, 2022 in Santa Fe, NM where she had moved to be with her daughter. Formally of Chesterfield, MO, Faye was born in Novinger, MO to William McClelland Ewing and Betty Mischa Ewing (Sparks) on October 28, 1936. Youngest sister to Virgil, David, and Naomi, the family later moved to Kirksville, MO. Faye graduated from Kirksville High in 1954, excelling in music and track which earned her scholarships to NE Missouri State Teachers College. She began teaching in the Bayless School District in the late 1950s, earning her BS degree in Elementary Education in 1966. She then joined the Clayton School District where she taught first grade until her retirement in 1999, earning an MA in Education at Webster University along the way. Her long career was marked by her passionate commitment to the teaching profession, and to every single child passing through her classroom full of music and light, ensuring that each felt seen, loved, and successful. She was a proud member of the NEA, the country's largest union, and counted many teachers among her dearest friends. Faye loved her children and grandchildren, her special circle of bike club friends, and the dear ones who blessed her with friendship later in life. She was a warm, gracious, generous friend to all. There's an Angel Band in heaven gathered around her piano (Nancy Wilson meets Levon Helm). Gone home, swingin'! Condolences can be shared with her daughters at faye.anastasoff@gmail.com.