Elizabeth "Betty" Louise Gerst 90, passed away on October 6, 2024. She was born on September 25, 1934, daughter of the late Edwin and Betty Bower Straub. Betty was married to the late David S. Gerst and he passed away on September 13, 2007. Betty is survived by her children Judy (Michael) Arri, Michael (Laura) Gerst, Mary Gerst, Keith Gerst, Marc Sr. (Denise) Gerst, John (Donna) Gerst; dear sister Barbara Kline; loving grandchildren Michael (Amy) Minnigerode, Katie (Norm) Robinson, Kelly (Chris) Lewis, Maggie Minnigerode, Julia Gerst, Brittany (Matt) McCormack, David Gerst, Marc Jr. (Margaret) Gerst, John Gerst, Melanie Gerst, Luke Gerst; great-granchildren Hannah Robinson, Taylor Robinson, Leah Robinson, William Robinson, Paige Lewis, Alex Lewis, Logan McCormack, Allison McCormack, Temperance Gerst. She is preceded in death by her parents Edwin and Betty Bower Straub; husband David S. Gerst. Memorial Visitation will be on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Jay B. Smith Funeral Home, 7456 Manchester Rd. Maplewood, MO. 63143 Memorial Mass will be on Thursday, October 10, 2024, 10:30 AM Mass at Assumption Catholic Church, 403 N. Main Street O'fallon, MO. 63366 In lieu of flowers memorial donations are appreciated to Feed My Sheep, 537 Barbara Lane, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250