Juanita “Nita” Sigillito Missey, age 91 fortified with the Sacraments of the Holy Mother Church passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025 surrounded by the love of her family. Beloved wife of the late Donald N. Missey with whom she shared 62 years of marriage.

Nita was a loving and devoted mother to Karen (Neal Farron), Paula (Curt) McCann, Dan (Lori) Missey and Sean (Ning) Missey, Grandmother of Madeline (Seth) Farron Wiley, Connor and Luke Farron, Nicholas McCann, Emily (Robby) Oliver, Jessica and Owen Missey, Patrick and Lydia Missey and Great Grandma to Grayson Oliver and Caroline Farron Wiley.

She was preceded in death by her parents John and Mary Sigillito and brother Eugene (Barbara) Sigillito. Nita was also a dear sister-in-law, aunt, great aunt, cousin, “grand friend” to the Cullen and Poger families as well as a treasured friend to many whose lives were enriched by knowing her!

Nita met the love of her life, Don, at the St. Louis Cathedral Club and married on May 27, 1961. Together they owned and operated Keepsake Crafts (Rug Crafters) for 10 years. After closing their store Nita devoted her time to service volunteering at the St. Louis Lambert Airport USO and at Ascension Church helping to provide meals for families following funerals.

Nita spent countless hours in the heart of her home – the kitchen- where she cultivated a warm and inspiring environment for her children, grandchildren, family and friends. She loved cooking and entertaining and with a little creativity and care, she could whip up something extraordinary from the simplest ingredients into something truly special. You would never leave her home hungry even if you were just stopping by for a quick visit. Her resourcefulness and love of cooking inspired younger generations to embrace her favorite recipes which will continue to be shared and passed down for years to come.

Nita loved the Mason Pointe community and remained active, embracing many activities and adventures. She found deep joy in the Bible study group as faith was of utmost importance. She found creative fulfillment in art class creating pieces that were proudly displayed in the community and are now hung in the homes of her children and grandchildren serving as daily reminders of her talent and love.  She was a dedicated caregiver to Don and shared her experiences by leading the Caregiver Group at Mason Pointe. Nita had a great appreciation for The Caregivers Club which supports Alzheimer’s and other dementia caregivers.

A memorial mass will be held on Saturday January 24, 2026 (which would have been her 92nd birthday) at 10AM, visitation 9:30AM at the Mason Pointe Chapel, 13190 South Outer 40 Rd. Town & Country MO 63017

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Caregiver Club P.O. Box 8343 Olivette, MO 63132

https://thecaregiverclub.org/donate/