Eileen was born August 17, 1921, in Ellisville, IL the daughter of Earl & Gertrude Harris Harper. She married Fred D. Platt in Peoria in August of 1946. He preceded her in death on August 19, 1978 in Peoria.
She is survived by her children; Sharon (Ron) Phillips of Washington, Edward (Sharon) Platt of Washington, Harry (Ruth) Platt of Chillicothe, and Pam (Frank) Jones of Metamora; fourteen grandchildren, thirty-three great-grandchildren, and fifteen great-great-grandchildren.
Eileen was also preceded in death by her parents, and three brothers.
She was a member of Golden Agers Club in Washington.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel. Pastor Karl Kraemer will officiate. Visitation will be two hours prior to services.
Burial will be in Springdale Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.
To view Eileen'sl Memorial website or leave an online condolence please go to www.davison-fulton.com.
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