Faye Schenks, 99, of Troy, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.

She was born on June 6, 1926 in Doniphan, MO to Obadiah and Vivian (Bear) Lewis. Faye was raised on a farm near Corning, Arkansas alongside her brother C.R.  Together, they spent their childhood picking cotton, raising chickens, and milking cows. When Faye was just 16, she lost her mother and went to live with her Aunt Ruby and Uncle Pat in St. Louis. She graduated from Beaumont High School and soon after began building a life of love and dedication.

Faye met the love of her life, Jessie H. Schenks, at his family's restaurant in St. Louis.  The two were married on Sept. 15, 1951, and 1979, they moved to Winfield, Missouri. Together, raised their only daughter, Vivian, who was their greratest joy.

Faye was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She found happiness in the everyday - cooking, cleaning, doing laundry, and caring for her family. She lived with and lovingly supported her daughter Vivian and son-in-law Mike for 17 years, sharing her days with her grandchildren and the family dog, Buddy. She especially enjoyed dining out at Chinese buffets and Ponderosa, always appreciating life's simple pleasures.

Faye is survived by her beloved daughter, Vivian Villani and husband Mike Villani of Troy; her grandchildren: Samuel Borden, Madison Leigh Borden, Tony Villani and wife Brittney, and Mia Villani; as well as extended family and friends who will miss her deeply.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse H. Schenks, and her brother, C.R. Lewis

Faye's legacy is one of quiet strength, steadfast love, and tireless care for the people she cherished most.

Visitation scheduled from 10 a.m. until 12 noon on Friday, August 8, 2025 at the McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1304 Boone St., Troy, MO 63379 (1636) 528-8244.  A Funeral service to follow at 12 noon on Friday, August 8, 2025 at the McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, Troy location.  Rev. Dr. Jeff Moore to officiate. Interment to follow in Laurel Hills Cemetery in St. Louis.  Memorials may be made to the American Heart Assoc. or American Cancer Society, c/o the funeral home. Family and friends are invited to sign our online guestbook at: www.mccoyblossomfh.com