Jeanette Schweikert, age 86, a lifelong resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025, at her home. She was born January 21, 1939, the daughter of Alvin Gray and Bertha Graves Gray. Jeanette married Robert Schweikert, on July 13, 1958, in Ft. Scott. Jeanette was a proud graduate of Ft. Scott High School, where she formed bonds and acquired knowledge that would serve her throughout her life. Upon graduation, she began working as a typist for the Western Insurance Company. Her dedication and skill led her company through several transitions, becoming American States Insurance Company and later Safeco. Jeanette retired as a commercial underwriter after an impressive forty-two-year tenure, leaving behind a legacy of professionalism and integrity. Jeanette was a woman of many passions, with a particular love for the outdoors. She found immense joy in working in her yard, where she would spend countless hours tending to her flowers. Jeanette’s affection for animals was equally evident, as she provided a loving home to many pets over the years and also enjoyed the wildlife in her backyard. In her earlier years, Jeanette enjoyed the camaraderie and challenge of bowling. It was an activity that brought her much joy and allowed her to forge lasting friendships.

Jeanette is survived by her brother, Jerry Gray (Kathy) of Ft. Scott and nieces and nephews, Steven Gray, Eric Gray(Joy), Eileen (Gray) Strakal, Valerie Allison (Charlie), C. H. Gray (Gail) and Lisa Coustantine. Jeanette was preceded in death by her devoted husband Bob, her brothers Robert and Louis Gray, and her sister Opal Binford, as well as her nephews Ronnie and Gary Gray and her niece Shelly (Gray) Ramsey.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, July 17th at the Evergreen Cemetery. Family and friends may meet at the Cheney Witt Chapel prior to leaving for the cemetery at 10:45 A.M. Memorials are suggested to Care to Share and may be left in the care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.