Rhianna Marie Gresham Obituary (1996

Rhianna Marie Gresham, 28, of New Haven, KY, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at her home, with her husband by her side. Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 30 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. at Calvert-Johnson & Musselman Memorial Home in Lexington. A private family and friends funeral service will be at 2:00 at the funeral home with the burial in Lexington Cemetery following the service. Rhianna was born on October 31, 1996, in Normal, IL, the daughter of Charles and Susan (Craft) Shrader. She married Calvin Gresham on February 4, 2017, in Scottsville, KY. He survives. Also surviving are a sister, Jessica Jane (Jesse) Kreitzer of El Paso, and their children, Lilly Jane (Hank Moss) and Jackson Kreitzer; her great-niece and nephew, Dixie Jane and Ace Moss; a brother, Jacob Shrader of Scottsville, KY; her parents-in-law, JR and Lucinda Gresham, of El Paso; sister-in-law, Miranda Ridgeway; brother-in-law, Weston (Shelby) Gresham, of Lexington, and their children Berlyn, Anna, Everett, and Ella Gresham and Boston Olivarez; her paternal grandparents, Charles and Holly Shrader, of Pennsylvania; her maternal grandmother, Eileen Craft, of Lincoln; along with numerous friends who became family. She was preceded in death by her mother, Susan Jane Craft-Shrader and maternal grandfather, Eugene Craft. Rhianna grew up in Gridley, IL on a farm where she found joy in taking care of her animals. She graduated from El Paso-Gridley High School in 2015. Before graduation, she had earned her CNA which kick-started her career as a nurse. In 2016, Rhianna earned her LPN at Capital Area School of Practical Nursing in Springfield, IL. From there, she took her LPN license and moved to Kentucky to be with Calvin, the love of her life. In 2021, Rhianna earned her RN from Galen College of Nursing. She continued her education, and in 2023, she earned her BSN from Galen College of Nursing. Her caring soul was evident to everyone who knew her. She was an advocate for her patients and treated each person in her care with patience and love. Along with nursing, she had a passion for gardening. She would spend hours with her plants and vegetables. She loved to use her homegrown food in her kitchen, where she cooked delicious meals for anyone who visited. She had a love for her animals like no other. They were not just a “pet” to her but a family member. She enjoyed spending her evenings cuddling with her cats and dogs while reading a book. Rhianna loved to be spontaneous and was courageous in seeking new opportunities. She enjoyed traveling the world with her husband. In fact, she would be willing to go anywhere with Calvin. They were the epitome of true love; two people who shared a secret language and would go to the ends of the Earth for each other. She was always willing to go on an adventure, near or far. Rhianna was someone who truly lived in the moment. We cannot imagine our lives without Rhianna’s infectious laugh and spunky, caring, heartfelt personality. Her memory will never fade. Memorials may be directed to the Humane Society of Central Illinois.