Lillian Lou (McAfee) Eaker

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lillian M. Eaker, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at the age of eighty-five. She is proceeded in death by her parents Bryon and Mabel McAfee (nee Proffitt), her husband Jean and her sister Delicia Craft.

She was born March 1, 1939, and grew up with an endearing sense of family and the value of education. She was an avid reader and pursued a career in education attending the University of Missouri - Columbia. After graduating, she moved to St. Louis area to work in the Hazelwood School District where she met and married the love of her life, Jean Eaker, on July 8, 1961. Together, they built a life filled with love and laughter that comes from the events of raising a house full of children.

Lillian is survived by her children, Gary (Gayle) Eaker, Andrew (Rebecca) Eaker, David Eaker, Betsy (Keith) Young, and Barbara (Robert) Brown. She also leaves behind twelve grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.

Lillian was a woman of many passions. In addition to much time spent with family, she was a devoted fan of the Saint Louis sports teams, Kansas City Chiefs, and Mizzou Football. She loved to relax with an enjoyable book, especially historical fiction. Her love for cats was well known, and her family often found her relaxing with a cat on her lap. She and her beloved husband traveled to many places all over the U.S. and had memorable experiences visiting Europe a couple of times.

Her family and friends will remember Lillian for her warm smile, unwavering love, and independent spirit. Although she will be deeply missed, her legacy lives on in the countless lives she touched. During her life she donated to several charities including the Humane's Society, Alzheimer's Association, PBS, and Church Missionary Projects to name a few.

Proceedings begin at 10:30 am Friday, May 17, 2024, at Alexander-White-Mullen Funeral Home, 11101 Saint Charles Rock Road, St. Ann, MO 63074. The visitation for Lillian will be from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. The Funeral Service will begin at 11:30 AM, immediately followed by the Committal Service at 12:15 PM at Mount Lebanon Cemetery. At the conclusion of the proceedings, lunch will be served.

Contributions in Lillian's memory may be made to the Humane Society of Saint Louis Missouri, 1201 Macklind Ave, Saint Louis, Missouri 63110 US, https://www.hsmo.org.