Adrianne Blue Wakefield-St. George

WAKEFIELD, ST GEORGE

Posted By: Ruth Maring - Volunteer (email)
Date: 6/8/2006 at 15:50:47

The Clinton Herald
Published: June 06, 2006 12:51 pm

Adrianne Blue Wakefield-St. George

Adrianne Blue Wakefield-St. George died Thursday, June 1, 2006 at her home, Havencrest Castle, in Savanna, Illinois.

Mrs. St. George was born September 9, 1950 in Connecticut. She married Alan W. St. George on March 21, 1975 in Wilmette, Illinois. Mrs. St. George would always say, “The day I was married was the happiest day of my life.”

Mrs. St. George authored an autobiography, A Very Special Person and a book of etiquette, Millennial Manners. She illustrated a series of children’s books for Dr. Vickery of Lena, Illinois, and Adrianne wrote, produced and starred in a children’s fairytale, The Day the Queen of Cold Got a Facelift. She also wrote and produced Havencrest Castle, History and Tour. She was the original founding member of the Carroll County Humane Society.

Mrs. St. George and Alan restored and expanded their home, Havencrest Castle over the past thirty years in a manner in keeping with their mission statement of creating an example of the way American aristocracy lived, at the turn of the century. Mrs. St. George had a passion and was well-known for hosting beautiful and elaborate dinner parties and events. It’s been said, “When Mrs. St. George entered a room the lights and music went on, and when she left, they went out.” She could speak with anyone on any subject and was known to speak to foreign visitors, on occasion, in their native tongue. She loved animals and her favorite flower was the gardenia.

Mrs. St. George will be dearly missed by her husband, Alan W. St. George of Savanna; her sister, Beth, of Connecticut; and their six dogs. She is preceded in death by both of her parents.

A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given in Mrs. St. George’s name for the Carroll County Humane Society. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com. Above her many talents and accomplishments, Mrs. St. George’s proudest achievement was the designation, “wife.”

Adrianne Blue Wakefield-St. George

Savanna, Illinois

September 9, 1950 - June 1, 2006