Obituary of Jane-Elizabeth Kile

Jane Elizabeth (Watson) Kile, 82, was born October 21, 1927, in Willard, Mo., to Joseph and Nellie Watson. Jane went to be with our Lord on April 13, 2010. She grew up in Willard, Missouri and graduated from Willard High School, where she met and married Bobby Joe kile, also from Willard, on June 24, 1948. Jane was preceded in death by her parents; husband; mother-in-law; father-in-law; brother-in-law; and son. Jane was a member of South Haven Baptist Church for 45 years. She was a member of a Garden Club, and Jaycee Wives for many years. Jane enjoyed growing flowers and arranging them for herself and others. She will b remembered for her friendliness, talent, and love of sewing and crafts. Jane made many of her children and grandchildren's clothes, and made birthdays special for her children and grandchildren. Jane retired from Thomas Travel in 1990, where she worked as a tour guide for many years. Prior to Thomas Travel, she worked in Sprinfield Travel, Sunnyland Bus Tours, and Marsh Travel. She enjoyed traveling, since she traveled extensively with her parents by train while growing up, guiding tours, and making new friends. She always made the best of things when they would not work out as planned, which is why she had many repeat travelers. Jane is survived by her sister, Gladys N. (Watson) Dugger; her daughter, Cheryl (Kile) Chambers; her daughter-in-law, Carolyn Kile; grand daughter, Michelle Helm and husband, Kurt; grandson, Brent Chambers; her deceased husband's half-brothers and sisters; and many friends. No visitation is planned. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 10 a.m. in Greenlawn Funeral Home South, 441 W. Battlefield, Springfield, Mo. Jane will be cremated and a private burial will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Meals on Wheels 3801 S. National, Springfield, MO 65807.