of Jasper, AR
May 3, 1929 - April 12, 2013
Lillia Catherine Christopher, age 83, while surrounded by those she loved, passed away Friday, April 12, 2013, at her home in Jasper. She was born May 3, 1929, in Avalon, Missouri, the daughter of Harry George and Mary Augusta (Cunningham) Hughes.
Maw Chris was of the Methodist faith. She married Doyle Christopher June 4, 1950, in Chillicothe, Missouri and was a hard worker who always put her family before herself. She was a licensed psychiatric nurse and worked in hospitals and nursing homes in Missouri, Kansas, and Arkansas. She was prepared for anything; she would can foods and though her children didn't quite know what was in the jar, she sure knew how to make it taste good. Spring was her season; she loved the new life of the flowers and her garden.
Maw Chris is survived by two sons: Tommie (Sherry) Christopher of Lane, KS and Charles (Beth) Christopher of Harrison; her daughter: Mary (Kenny) Spencer of Jasper; her step-son: Earl Christopher of Osawatomie, KS; three step-daughters: Charlene Reeve of Lane, KS, Helen Forbes of Branson, MO and Doreen Manns of Arizona; and her sister: Leta Doetzl of Paola, KS.
She is also survived by her grandchildren: Matt, Zack, Wyatt and Jesse Christopher, Sarah Williams, and Nicole Traywick; several step-grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and her faithful dog Casey.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, her step-sons, Frank and Floyd Christopher; and her brother, Charles Hughes.
Visitation was Monday, April 15, 2013, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.
Funeral service was Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home, with Bro. James Compton officiating.
Interment was in Jasper, Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Her grandsons, Danny Smith, and Len Waters
Honorary Pallbearers: Bill Canady, John Williams, Josh Traywick, her nurse
Deann, Mike Coolidge and Mary Morgan
A special thank you to Lee Kidder, Lillia's caregiver for many years.
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9 Condolence(s)
mary spencer
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
it's been 5 months and I still feel the pain as if it were yesterday, it has to start getting easier at some point. I think about you everyday. love you miss you. but I know you can breath easy now and not suffering anymore, that's the only comfort. my birthday is Saturday going to be rough but you will be with me in my heart. love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!
mary spencer
Monday, April 29, 2013
mom i miss you so very much and think of you and your beautiful smile everyday, i wish i had just one more day to tell you again what a special mom you are, even thogh your not here you are in my thoughts everyday. i feel like a piece of me is gone. i love you .
Nicole Traywick
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
I love and miss you so much Grandma!
Janie Brown
Thursday, April 18, 2013
I am so glad I was able to make it to the service. Aunt Kitty was very special to me and I will miss our Tuesday evening phone conversations! I hold all the memories of the good old days close to my heart. I loved our summer visits picking goose berries, swimming in the pond, chasing "Tauz" and the pigs! Love to all of you!
George Doetzl
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
We have many fond memories of "Aunt Kitty" and family from the days in Chillicothe....from the dairy farm in Chillicothe to the farm in Osawatomie....The renunions in Simpson Park....Tommy...Charlene and Helen coming to visit and sitting on the front porch in Chillicothe. What a good time.
She will be missed...and Mom especially loved her phone conversatiions in recent years. I loved to reminisce with Aunt Kitty about the old days and she was so easy to talk to.......she was the best.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Teresia Doetzl Cobb
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
I will be with my mom, Leta, today during the service. She wants you to know she is thinking of everyone.
Bill & angela case & kids
Monday, April 15, 2013
Our thoughts & prayers are with each of you. Many good memories of great grandma Catherine.
Elvie Smith
Monday, April 15, 2013
Chris was a very special person. I loved to work with her at NARMC. My condolences to Mary and all of the family. May she rest in peace.
John c Williams
Sunday, April 14, 2013
You will be missed.