Arzetta Fay Werner

Arzetta Werner, 92, Beloved, Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother. Arzetta "Art" Fay Werner, née McCracken, aged 92 of Florissant, died Tuesday, September 20, 2022 peacefully at home. Arzetta was born January 30, 1930 at a farm outside of Salem, Missouri, the daughter of Howard C. McCracken and Alma G. Akers. After spending much of her childhood in Salem, the McCracken family looked for new opportunities in St. Louis, where they opened a grocery store and pharmacy in North St. Louis. Arzetta attended Central High School, the same as her future husband Earl, graduating in 1948. Arzetta loved growing up in the city. She often talked about playing behind the curtain at the Fox Theatre, sun-tanning on the riverfront, and going to the Admiral with her sister where she'd flirt with guys, then run away. After going on a blind date, set up by her twin sister, Loretta's, significant other Tony, she met Earl Marion Werner. They married at Zion Lutheran Church in 1949, when she was 19-years-old. Their song was “It’s Magic,” by Doris Day. Animals, family, and her faith in God were Arzetta's passions. She was most recently a member of Sutter Presbyterian Church, where she attended church as often as she could, loving to hear God's Word and when she got to sing her favorite hymns, "Amazing Grace" and "The Old Rugged Cross." In September, 1987, her husband, Earl, had a heart attack that left him disabled for the rest of his life. Arzetta would recall how she went to the chapel at the hospital and prayed God would save him and promised that if he did, she'd take care of him, which she lovingly did until the day he died in 2002. Always the loving caretaker, she'd never let anyone be hungry in her house, and cared for her beloved cats and dogs on her own until she was unable to do so. Arzetta was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Earl; her parents; and six of her siblings Lucy Lee, Howard, Douglas, Loretta, Charles, and Curtis. She is survived by her brother, Harold McCracken (Mary); children Karen Borggraefe (Steve), Marian Morgan, USMC Veteran (James), David (Juliet), Brad (Lilian), and Ladonna Lanini (Jeffrey); grandchildren Robert (Nancy), Matthew Morgan, USN Veteran (Karianne), Aaron Morgan (Linda), Curtis Morgan, Kristen Borggraefe, Travis Morgan, Inna Schwade (Ryan), Trevor Lanini, Lauren Lanini, Jade, Ivan, and Anya. She is also survived by great-grandchildren Benjamin, Kaden, Jackson, Austin, Nathan, Anastasia, Andrew, and Annabella. 1/30/30- 9/20/22 Salem, Dent County, Missouri Beloved Wife or Earl M. Werner. Army /Merchant Marine Parents: M: Alma Gertrude McCracken nee: Akers F: Howard Cevert. McCracken ( Husband Siblings. 1: Lucy Lee: 1923-1963 2. Howard Cevert 1925-1997 3. Douglas Eugene 1929-1941 4. Loretta Mae 1930-2001 5. Harold Lloyd: 1936 - 6. Charles Leroy: 1940 - 2009 7. Curtis Michael: 1944-1962 Visitation will be Friday, September 23 from 4 to 6 pm at Sutter Church, 3500 Fee Fee Rd., Bridgeton, MO 63044. Funeral immediately following at 6pm also at Sutter Church. Arzetta was a lifelong rescuer of cats and dogs. Anyone who wishes may make a donation in her honor at Stray Rescue of St. Louis. https://strayrescue.charityproud.org/Donate Mask recommended for indoor gatherings.

Arzetta Fay Werner

January 30, 1930 - September 20, 2022