Lillian Nadene Legant

Nadene was born on July 20, 1930 in Kansas City, Missouri to Willie and Jewel Turney, 5th of 9 children. Nadene graduated from East High School class of 1947. She wed Jerry Legant on August 19, 1950 at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral in Kansas City, Missouri. Nadene retired from Unity School of Christianity where she worked for 35 years.

Nadene had a lot of friends and was kind to everyone. She loved being with her family, dressing up, shopping, traveling, embroidery, going out to eat, Mocha Frappes from McDonalds, Olive Garden and the Casino. She liked Wii bowling and washer box and bingo. She was the fashion Icon of the family and was well known for her leopard-print wardrobe.

Nadene is survived by her son Tim Legant (Terri), daughters Karen Gibson (Art-deceased), Kathie Arnett (Dan); Amy Wagner (Bret); 13 grandchildren: Stacey Hoeltzel, Stefanie Johnson (Wayne), Will Gibson (Brittni), Bill Perkins (Lisa), Jeffrey Perkins, Sean Arnett, Danielle Alford (Donnie), Blane Legant, Brock Legant, Breanna Legant, Brody Legant, Hayley DeFeo (Vinnie), and Raegan Wagner as well as 8 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Eddie Turney.

Nadene was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 29 years Jerry Legant; sisters Alcidene Pendleton, Lorene Henderson, Ilene Turney, Nelda Faye Turney; brothers Ray Turney, Billy Turney and Paul Turney.

A visitation for Nadene will be held Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 10:00 AM at Mt. Moriah, Newcomer & Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO 64131. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM.. A committal service will commence at 12:00 PM at Mount Moriah Cemetery South, 10507 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO 64131.

The family would like to thank Stephanie for her care and compassion she showed Nadene in her final days.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mtmoriah.net for the Legant family.