Kristy Leann Budt

A celebration of life mass will be held Saturday, January 14, 2023 for 51-year-old Kristy Leann Budt of St. Louis, Mo., who passed away Monday, December 26, 2022, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

She was born May 23, 1971, in Sainte Genevieve, MO, and married Kevin S. Budt of St. Louis, Mo. on April 8, 1995.

She is survived by her father: Kenneth (Sue) Wachter; her mother: Sandra (Ed) Schilling; her husband: Kevin Budt; two daughters: Abigail (Josh) Hightower and Julia Budt; a granddaughter, Salah Hightower; and a sister Shelly Wren.

Kristy was a State of Missouri, Licensed Professional Counselor since 2008, and an active member of the Crestwood Elks Lodge No. 2503.  

A Memorial Visitation for 51-year-old Kristy Leann Budt of St. Louis will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. in the foyer of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Parish (4900 Ringer Rd., St. Louis, MO, 63129), followed by a Celebration of Life Mass at 11:00 a.m.

A light lunch and refreshments will be provided in the Parish Center immediately following.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Siteman Cancer Center, “Siteman Advancement Office,” and/or BJC Hospice, “Evelyn’s House.”