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Edwards, Jean Marie 'Jeanie'
Jeanie (84) (nee Hanley) of Des Peres, MO. passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family Saturday June 4, 2022, at Mercy Hospital, Creve Coeur, MO. She was born October 31, 1937, daughter of Owen C. and Marie Delphine (Downey) Hanley. She was one week shy of the 62nd wedding anniversary to her beloved husband John, whom she married on June 11th, 1960. After graduating from St. Teresa's Academy in 1955, she attended St. John's Hospital School of Nursing and then post-graduate studies at St. Louis University, earning her BSN degree in nursing.
She is survived by her husband John, along with sons Joseph (Margaret) Michael and daughter Kathleen (Kevin) McClain; grandchildren Ian (Krystn), Megan, Kevin and Andrea with great-grandchildren Audrina and Brooke.
Jeanie also loved her years as a nursing instructor at Maryville University and later in Utilization management at St. John's Mercy Hospital. She was a people person all her life, loving and being loved in return. A bond of friendship was formed with her nursing school class-mates that only grew stronger as the years passed.
Services: A private family memorial service was held June 9th in the Chapel at Resurrection Cemetery with internment following the ceremony. A memorial Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, June 22, 11:00 a.m. at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church - 1510 Bopp Rd. Des Peres, MO. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a charity of your choice.
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Pat and Stella Corley
October 26, 2025
Dear John and family,
We miss Jeanie very much and especially remember her on her birthday.
So many wonderful memories celebrating all of our birthdays together as well as many other times together.
God bless Jeanie and all of the family.
We love you,
Pat and Stella
Rob O´Neil
June 23, 2022
Dear Mr, Edwards, Joe, Mike, and Kathleen,
I am sorry to hear about Mrs. Edwards. Some of the happiest memories from my childhood are filled with your entire family. I thought that the 3 of you were the coolest kids, and the fact that you let me play with you was very kind. I´m sure that this welcoming nature came from her and your dad. I don´t remember a time when your mom wasn´t smiling. I wish i was there to pay my respects in person. I have never forgotten Mr. Edwards and Joe coming to my Dad´s funeral. It meant the world to me. God bless you and smile when you think of her. I will.
Paul and Suzanne Geerling
June 21, 2022
We are deeply saddened to hear the news about Jean. She was a special friend with a persistent smile and caring personality.
Pat and Stella Corley
June 19, 2022
Dear John, Joe, Kathleen and Mike,
Our hearts are broken over the loss of our very dear friend, Jeanie. We have so many wonderful memories, our trip to Ireland together, celebrating our birthdays together and so many others. We will miss our dear friend greatly.
We love you,
Pat and Stella
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