Dr. Rose Mary Weaver

IN MEMORY OF: Dr. Rose Mary Weaver Serving Location: CRAIN FUNERAL HOME – CAPE GIRARDEAU 829 North West End Boulevard, Cape Girardeau, Missouri Dr. Rose Mary Weaver age 81 of Cape Girardeau Missouri passed away on August 4, 2024. Rose Mary was born in Thayer, Missouri to the late Commodore Houston Crews and Meka Jo (Johnson) Crews. She was preceded in death by her spouse of 56 years, Dr. Thomas Henry Weaver. Survivors include daughter and daughter-in-law, Dr. Autumn Weaver and Jane Acuff of Avondale Estates, Georgia; son, Andy Weaver, and daughter-in-law Ashley (Ivy) Weaver of Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Beloved grandchildren include Ike Weaver (Bri), Elijah Weaver (Peyton), Jeremiah Weaver, and Caroline Weaver. Sisters, Dr. Sarah (Crews) Holt, Wanda (Crews) Smith and brother, Max Crews. Nieces and nephews include Michaela (Crews) Patterson, Comeka (Smith) Earl, Hall Smith, Takara Stanley, and Rachel Stanley. Survivors also include many, many dear, lifelong friends. She had a long and extensive career in education that ranged from classroom teacher, to school administrator, to college professor. The decision to enter the teaching profession was profoundly influenced by her mother and her Aunt Ella. She believed in, and championed public education. Rose Mary attended First Presbyterian Church in Cape Girardeau, where she was active in the Neighborhood Lunchbox program. She also volunteered in Cape County schools to assist struggling readers. Rose Mary volunteered with the ESL program to teach English as a second language to those who needed assistance learning English. She volunteered with the Cape Girardeau Senior Citizens Lunch Program. She also served as a docent at the Glenn House. She served as an Election judge with the local election board and was a member of the Democratic Women’s group. Rose Mary was also involved with Moms Demand Action. She was a fierce advocate for Equality across race, gender, ethnicity, immigration status and especially for Women’s rights including the basic right that women should have bodily autonomy. Delta Kappa Gamma, PEO, and Rotary are organizations that Rose Mary was a part of. She was also an active member of the Chateau Girardeau community and served on the Resident Council. Rose Mary and her sister Sarah traveled extensively and had visited all seven continents. She believed that travel was the best and highest form of enlightenment and education. She adhered to the Golden Rule, especially that we should love one another, above all else. A Memorial Service will be held November 23rd, 2024 in Pocahontas, AR at the First Baptist Church.