Mary Jane Best Obituary
The memory of Mary Jane Best of Florissant, Missouri, who passed away on December 7, 2024 at the age of 85, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clyde Neff and Fannie Neff; her husband William L. Best Sr.; her son Timothy Best; and her sister Jeanie Delaney.
She is survived by: her son William Best Jr. (Johanna); her grandchildren, Jennifer Jackson (Andyvan), Kelly York (Terence), Stephanie Best and Megan Best; and her great grandchildren, Dillon Jackson, Payton Jackson, Makenzie York, TJ York, Trinity York, Elizabeth Wahl, Austin Wahl, Amelia Hagood, Aubrey Best and Brycen Best.
Visitation was held on Thursday, December 12th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Shepard Funeral Chapel (9255 Natural Bridge Rd, St. Louis, MO 63134). A funeral service was held on Friday, December 13th 2024 at 9:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Friday, December 13th 2024 from 10:45 AM to 11:15 AM at the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery (2900 Sheridan Rd, St. Louis, MO 63125).
Memorials: Mary's family suggests donations in her memory to Shriners Hospitals for Children (https://donate.lovetotherescue.org), 4400 Clayton Road, St. Louis, MO 63110.
