Lillian Neidel, 86, of Independence Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on August 15th, 2018 surrounded by her beloved family.
Lillian was born on May 8th, 1932 in Peculiar, MO to Matthew and Mary Pursley Hightower. On September 9, 1950 Lillian married the love of her life Russell Neidel at the Waldo Avenue Baptist Church in Independence, MO. Lillian was preceded in death by her parents, and her sister Rosalie Smith.
She will be lovingly remembered by, her husband Russell of 67 years, her children, Jim, Melinda and Michael (Laura); her grandchildren, Ren, Lacey, Ryan (Holly), Samantha (Byron), Matthew (Katie) and great grandchildren, Jade, Logan, Kolten, Lilli, Johna and Layla; niece Rozanne, nephew Danny.
Lillian was a graduate of William Chrisman class of 1950 and then spent her work years at Macy’s Department Store and B-B’s Super Drug. However, her favorite job/hobby was baking beautiful Wedding and Birthday cakes for many friends and family. In their free time Lillian and Russell had a passion for travel which included visits to all 50 states and all Canadian Provinces usually with Russel at the wheel of their motorhome.
She was lifetime member of Susquehanna Baptist Church, her funeral will be held Tuesday August 21st at Newcomers Nolan Road Chapel, 509 South Noland Road, Independence, MO 64050, visitation will be at 10:00AM, Services at 11:00AM immediately followed by burial at Salem Cemetery in Independence.
Pallbearers: Jim Neidel, Michael Neidel, Ren Neidel, Ryan Harshner, Matthew Skinner and Byron Nellis
