Lillie Geneva Keenan, of Strafford, MO, departed this life on Friday, November 19, 2021 at the age of 93 years, 10 months and 17 days. She was born on Sunday, January 2, 1927 near Conway, MO to Owen Thomas and Stella Thurman Keenan.

Lillie enjoyed being close to all of her family and especially liked playing with all the kids. She accepted Christ as her personal savior and her faith was shown daily by the life she led. Lillie worked as a receptionist and property manager for Arch Bay Realty until retiring in 2009. She will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her.

Lillie was preceded in death by her parents and 12 siblings Pearl, Della, Becky, Dollie, Julia, Nina, Clifford, Herbie, Alfred, Calvin, Richard and Albert.

She is survived by her brother-in-law Bill Luallin of Lebanon, MO, her sister-in-law Goldie Keenan of Marshfield, MO, her dearly loved little dog Sugar, several nieces and nephews who know her as Aunt Lil and her extended family at Strafford Care Center who will always remember her as Lillie Bug.

A graveside service will be conducted at 11 AM on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at the Eastlawn Cemetery, 2244 E. Pythian, Springfield, MO 65804. Memorial donations may be made in her name to C.A.R.E, 1328 W. Sunshine St., Springfield, MO 65807. Online condolences may be made at www.klingnerfuneralhome.com