Carri Ann Cafer-Jennings

Carri Ann Jennings, 54, of Princeton, Missouri, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois surrounded by family. A visitation for Carri will be held Sunday, February 12, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Bibb-Veach Funeral Homes & Crematory followed by a Celebration of Life Gathering at Pike County Fairgrounds Community Building in Bowling Green, Missouri. Family and friends are invited to honor Carri's life. Carri was born November 2, 1968 in Louisiana, Missouri to Michael Cafer and Patricia Lee Michael (Benz). She was united in marriage to Russell Jennings on February 2, 1998 in Montgomery City, Missouri. He survives. Also surviving are her parents, Ralph and Patricia Benz of Pleasant Hill, Illinois and Michael and Ginger Cafer of Mountain View, Missouri; husband, Russell of Princeton, Missouri; five children: Regina Jennings of St. Joseph, Missouri; Justin Kottman of Barry, Illinois; Jessica Blessing (Cody) of New Hampton, Missouri; Leslie Joe Jennings of Princeton, Missouri; and Triston Jennings of Princeton, Missouri; grandchildren, Noah Ray Kottman and Raya Marie Kottman; seven siblings: Dara Phelps (Jarrod) of Eolia, Missouri; Amanda Rosine (Aaron) of Paris, Illinois; Jenna Benz of Quincy, Illinois; Aaron Benz of Pleasant Hill, Illinois; Jill Benz Anderson of Eolia, Missouri; Annie Cafer (Austin Meninged) of Oxford, Mississippi; and Michael Cafer (Wyn) of Louisiana, Missouri; brothers-in-law: Vince Jennings, Cory Jennings, and Keith Jennings; sister-in-law, Susan Jennings; grandparents, Eddie and Willean Benz of Nebo, Illinois, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Carri was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Edwin and Lillie Michael; brothers-in-law, Jack Anderson and Leslie Joe Jennings; and paternal grandparents, James Edward and Elizabeth McCune Cafer. The oldest of eight, Carri grew up in Louisiana, Missouri and graduated from Bowling Green High School in 1987. Upon graduation, she worked for Moore-Pike Nursing Home for over 10 years in Bowling Green. She obtained her CNA from Pike-Lincoln Technical Center in Eolia. Carri moved to Princeton, Missouri around 1995 to work for Smithville Hog Production, where she was employed for almost 25 years. Carri took great pride in her work. She began in farrowing and worked her way up to assistant manager. In October, 2022, Carri took family leave from her job to take care of her mother and new granddaughter Raya. Carri enjoyed drawing, woodworking and being creative. She was an avid artist, painting up until the day she passed away. Carri also loved collecting rocks (especially those shaped as a heart), she loved animals, and was fond of butterflies, roses, koala bears, and her favorite color was purple. She was an amazing cook. She was a devoted mother, grandma, wife, and loving sister. Carri was a selfless, kind and happy person who was always willing to help anybody in need. Memorials may be made to Riverbend Treatment Facility in St. Joseph, Missouri or to the family.

Carri Ann Cafer-Jennings

November 2, 1968 - February 4, 2023