Lorraine Kesling

Lorraine Kesling (nee Willis), of Saint Louis, MO, passed away Friday, June 19, 2020 at the age of 95. Loving wife of the late James Kesling; beloved daughter of the late Harold and Ruth Willis; devoted mother of Thomas Kesling, Kathy (Michael) Reckert, and Debra Ann (Roger) Crowder; cherished grandmother of Jason Kapayou, Eric Kapayou, Jessica Randmann, Adam Kapayou, Michael Crowder, Brian Crowder, Michael Kyle Reckert, Kevin Reckert; and their families.

Lorraine loved her family and was a cherished grandma and great grandma that loved spending time with her grandchildren. She worked in government service for over 30 years. She enjoyed travelling around the world and riding her Harley with her husband Jim and the McDonnell Douglas motorcycle club. Lorraine loved music and was quite a skilled organist. She was a lifetime member of the Morning Etude music group and taught piano. Lorraine was a longtime organist and secretary at both Bellefontaine United Methodist Church and Arlington United Methodist Church. She also enjoyed oil painting and photography. Lorraine was also a member of the Red Hat Purple Dress Ladies Club, as well as an honorary member of the Greater St. Louis Parachute Club. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Memorials may be made in Lorraine’s name to the donor's choice.