In Memory Of
Lillian Greta Drew
1919
2017
Lillian Greta Drew
June 27, 1919 — June 3, 2017
Lillian Greta Drew died on June 3, 2017 at Brookdale Assisted Living at the age of 98.
Lillian was born on February 27, 1919, Wolfeboro, NH. She was predeceased by her parents, Minnie G. Colbath & Harry Wentworth; her husband, Enoch Franklin Drew; and granddaughter, Roxanne Louise Johnson.
She is survived by her three children, Sandra M. (Donald) Johnson, Enoch Franklin Drew, Jr., and Thomas Wentworth Drew; five grandchildren, Heather (Karl) Barnhart, James (Katie) Sutton, Sam (Karen) Sutton, Jeremy Sutton, and Tara (Joseph) Cruse; and six Great-Grandchildren, Paige, Lilly, Jordan, Miley, Emma, and Rebekah.
Lillian owned Mrs. Drew's Pre School for over 30 years. Following her retirement, she taught at Kansas Kids until the age of 90. Her achievements and involvements in the community were many. She was Junction City's Mother of the Year, a member of the Eastern Star, a member of the Junction City Eagle's Auxiliary, The Retired Enlisted Auxiliary and an active member of the Church of the Covenant Episcopal Church since 1955. Mrs. Drew's Pre School was the first licensed pre-school in Junction city and one of the first licensed pre-schools in Kansas. Lillian will be missed by many of the children she started on their education journeys.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 11:00 AM at the Church of the Covenant Episcopal Church. A reception will be held at the church following the service. Interment of ashes will be at Ft. Riley Cemetery.
Dove Cremation and Funeral Service, of Junction City, KS, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Please note: Flowers need to be delivered to the Episcopal Church, 314 N Adams, Junction City, KS 66441 (not the funeral home).
***To leave a special message for the family, please visit the guestbook below.***
Lillian was born on February 27, 1919, Wolfeboro, NH. She was predeceased by her parents, Minnie G. Colbath & Harry Wentworth; her husband, Enoch Franklin Drew; and granddaughter, Roxanne Louise Johnson.
She is survived by her three children, Sandra M. (Donald) Johnson, Enoch Franklin Drew, Jr., and Thomas Wentworth Drew; five grandchildren, Heather (Karl) Barnhart, James (Katie) Sutton, Sam (Karen) Sutton, Jeremy Sutton, and Tara (Joseph) Cruse; and six Great-Grandchildren, Paige, Lilly, Jordan, Miley, Emma, and Rebekah.
Lillian owned Mrs. Drew's Pre School for over 30 years. Following her retirement, she taught at Kansas Kids until the age of 90. Her achievements and involvements in the community were many. She was Junction City's Mother of the Year, a member of the Eastern Star, a member of the Junction City Eagle's Auxiliary, The Retired Enlisted Auxiliary and an active member of the Church of the Covenant Episcopal Church since 1955. Mrs. Drew's Pre School was the first licensed pre-school in Junction city and one of the first licensed pre-schools in Kansas. Lillian will be missed by many of the children she started on their education journeys.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 11:00 AM at the Church of the Covenant Episcopal Church. A reception will be held at the church following the service. Interment of ashes will be at Ft. Riley Cemetery.
Dove Cremation and Funeral Service, of Junction City, KS, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Please note: Flowers need to be delivered to the Episcopal Church, 314 N Adams, Junction City, KS 66441 (not the funeral home).
***To leave a special message for the family, please visit the guestbook below.***
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Wednesday, June 7, 2017
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