Mrs. Lillian Lorene (Nee: Palmer) Winter of Jonesburg passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022. She was born February 25, 1935, in St Louis to the late William Henry and Lilly Elizabeth (Nee: Cox) Palmer. She had reached the age of 87 years.
Lillian worked for McDonnell Douglas for many years as an inspector. She was a devoted Christian and member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Warrenton where she was active in the church choir, the Ladies Aid, Stephens Ministry, and was also a Lay Reader. She enjoyed going camping, playing horseshoes, watching the Cardinals, playing a variety of card games, dancing, traveling to Hawaii, and spending time with family. Lillian was a devoted wife and mother, and she found her greatest joy in spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Lillian Winter was preceded in death by her parents William and Lilly; her first husband, Areland Ray Slayden; second husband, Grover Albrecht; two sons, Michael Slayden and Raymond Slayden; two brothers, William Ernst Palmer and Coy James Palmer; and grandchildren, Tricia, Shania, Dawson and Mackenzie Slayden. Those who are grateful for having shared in Lillian's life are her husband, David; three children, Areland Slayden and wife Tammy, Stephen Slayden, and Cheri Verme and husband Art; step-children, Lloyd Winter and wife Christie and Lisa Brooks and husband Greg; eight grandchildren, Summer Kohring (Patrick), Autumn Rebillot (Paul), Stephen Slayden, Sean Slayden (Jenna), Crystal Schmidt (Clayton), Ashley Schilling (Kenny), Nichole Slayden, and Ray Slayden; several great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
We will Celebrate the Life of Lillian Lorene Winter on Wednesday June 1, 2022, at Martin Funeral Home in Warrenton from 4 to 7 p.m. and on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at St John's Lutheran Church in Warrenton from 9 to 11 a.m. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m., followed by a luncheon immediately after the service. We will leave for Mount Lebanon Cemetery in St. Ann, MO, at 1:30 p.m. for the committal service, beginning at 2:30 p.m.
Memorial donations are suggested to the St. John's Lutheran Church Building Fund, c/o Martin Funeral Home, 510 East Main Street, Warrenton, MO 63383. Online condolences may be made at www.martinfuneral.net.
