Cora West, of St. Charles, Missouri, died on Friday, October 11, 2013 at the age of 89. Loving wife of the late Roy West; dear daughter of the late Fred B. and Nannie Hood; devoted mother of Nancy (Gary) Penrod and Pat (Leo) Zerjav; cherished grandmother of Brad Sevier, Beth Sevier, Natasha Zerjav, Chelsea Zerjav, Brian Penrod, and Dan Penrod; beloved great-grandmother of Justin Sevier, Jenna Oster, Harrison Sevier, Seth Oster, and Morgan Sevier. She is preceded in death by her brother Fred B. Hood, Jr.
Cora's favorite color was pink, she loved animals, reading and traveling. She was also an avid Cardinals fan. Her greatest passion in life was her family, whom she loved deeply.
Memorials may be made to Humane Society or St. Louis Zoo.