Eleanor is survived by her son, Bob and his wife, Cella; daughter-in-law, Louise; sisters Ilean, Peggy and Patty; brother Dick; grandchildren Will and Amber, Rebecca her husband Jacob, Heather and Cecil, Crystal and her husband Dylan, and eight great-grandchildren, Thomas, Payton, Autumn, Bella, Hunter, Waylon, Parker and Griffin. She is preceded in death by her husband, Earl Junior, her son Billy Duane, her brothers Gene, Ernest, John; sisters JoAnn, ZoAnn, Maxine, and her parents, Tom and Byda; and a special thanks to her niece, Regina Domerese, for her love and care.
Eleanor was born on Feb. 12, 1928 in Keytesville, MO. Born a farmer’s daughter, she learned early on the importance of hard work. She carried that with her in building a storybook life with her husband for her children and grandchildren. She was the heart of our family. She loved to cook, quilt, paint, make candy, and started her own candy shop, Miss Ellies Candies, in Claycomo, MO. She had a fiery spirit, and loved to make people laugh. Her heart was generous, and she never turned down someone in need. The hole she left behind will never be filled, but we are grateful that she is at peace and with her Lord and Savior.
Jesus said to her, “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.”
A visitation is scheduled for Wed. July 18 from 10:00-12:00 noon, at McGilley Antioch Chapel, 3325 NE Vivion Road, Kansas City, MO, followed by funeral service, officiated by Don Reese, at 12:00 noon. Burial will be at Crown Hill Cemetery in Excelsior Springs.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Dementia Society of America, PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.mcgilleyantiochchapel.com 816-453-7700.
