Anita Ann Kresse (Lehart), 65, born October 5, 1956 passed away October 14, 2021 surrounded by her friends and family.

She worked as a pre-school teacher and helped at the church nursery.

Anita was a member of the Chesterfield Presbyterian Church.

She enjoyed traveling, spending time with family and friends, and caring for children.

Anita was preceded in death by her father, Milton Lehart, her mother and stepfather, Mary and Jim Dowdy.

She is survived by five sons; Josh Kresse and wife Kate of Washington, Matt Kresse of Pacific, Jacob Kresse and wife Jen of California, Zeke Kresse and wife Emily of St. Louis and Sam Kresse and fiancé Dani Brinker of Pacific; one daughter, Anna Kresse of New York; brother, Ricky Rainwater of Oklahoma; six grandchildren, Noah, Elsie, Jade, Lyla, Finley and Reid; one great-grandson, Osiris; other relatives and many friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network/ www.pancan.org

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted" Matthew 5:4