Eugenia Clarice West

Eugenia Clarice “Jean” West, age 98, of St. Louis, passed away on March 8, 2026, at Bentley's Extended Care in St. Louis. Born on January 22, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of Ed Charles and Dora Belle (Huffman) White.

Jean married Anthony Stanislaus West on September 15, 1959, in Arlington, West Virginia. He preceded her in death on February 19, 1982. To their union was born one daughter, Toni West.

A grounded and practical woman, Jean found quiet joy in watching television, tending her garden, cooking, and sewing. She was also a longtime member and supporter of the ASPCA. For twenty-seven years she worked as a payroll clerk for Midwest Curtain Company in St. Louis, retiring in 1989.

She is survived by her daughter, Toni West and fiancé Thomas Stratman of St. Louis, along with several nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many dear friends. In addition to her husband Anthony, she was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Robert C. White, and three nephews, Bradley White, Randall White, and Larry White.