Betty Jean Kraus (nee Sloan), 86, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022 in St. Louis, MO. Beloved wife of the late William J. Kraus; Dear mother of Vickie Kraus of St. Louis, MO, Tracey Kraus of St. Louis, MO, Jeff Kraus of Aliso Viejo, CA. and the late Pamela Kraus; Cherished grandmother Jeff Ane, Lexi Brancato, Zach Brancato, Chad Hentz and Brittney Kraus; Loving sister of Joyce Sprung; Service: Visitation on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Jay B. Smith Funeral Home Maplewood Chapel 7456 Manchester Rd 63143 Prayers at 12:00 PM Interment to follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery at 12:45 pm