Lillian Elaine Lewellen, 93 of Kirksville, MO passed away Monday, November 19, 2012 at the Twin Pines Adult Care Center.

The daughter of Liburn Lee and Roma Cleo (Wellbaum) Ledford, Lillian was born on May 15, 1919 in Greentop, MO. On September 13, 1939 she was united in marriage to Oliver Wellengton Lewellen, he preceded her in death on December 1, 1982. Also Preceding was her parents; son, Royce Lewellen; step son, Ivan Lewellen.

Elaine is survived by her son, Charles Lewellen and wife Diana of Kirksville, MO; sister, Leota (Toadie) Mae Ledford of Greentop, MO; eight grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Lillian was reared in Greentop. She attended rural school and the Greentop High School. She was employed at the Heaven of Rest Nursing Home as a certified med nurse.

Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at the Davis-Playle-Hudson-RImer Funeral Home in Kirksville, MO with Reverend Curtis Ferguson officiating. Georgia Anna Robinson, will sing “I’ll Fly Away” and “No Night There” accommped by Gewen Laudwig. Burial will be in the Greentop Memorial Park in Greentop, MO. Pallbearers are Shawn Lewellen, Chuck Lewellen, Pat Foglesong, Andrew Lewellen, Greald Robinson and Caleb Foglesong.

Visitation will be 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the

Davis-Playle-Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home

2100 E. Shepherd Avenue

 Memorials are suggested to the Greentop United Methodist Church. Memorials may be left at or sent to the funeral home.