Lila L. Akers
October 1, 1918 - July 5, 2019
Lila L. Akers, age 100, of Grain Valley, Missouri, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019, at Benton House of Blue Springs. She was born October 1, 1918, in Belleview, Missouri, a daughter of the late Joseph and Amanda (Keay) Montgomery. She was married to Ansil J. Akers for sixty-nine years and he preceded her in death on September 30, 2006. Lila loved her family and treasured the time she spent with them. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her daughter, Deloris Williams of Grain Valley, Missouri; granddaughters, Kim Williams and Laurie Himes; eight great-grandchildren; twelve great-great-grandchildren; four great-great-great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Howell Williams, grandson-in-law, Thomas Williams, brothers, Loy Troy, Marvin and Sterling and sisters, Crystal, Beulah, Lillie, Elsie and Pauline. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, July 9th, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles with Pastor Lora Cunningham officiating. Graveside services and interment will follow in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.
Lila L. Akers, age 100, of Grain Valley, Missouri, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019, at Benton House of Blue Springs. She was born October 1, 1918, in Belleview, Missouri, a daughter of the late Joseph and Amanda (Keay) Montgomery. She was... View Obituary & Service Information