In Remembrance Of
Lila Belle Nash
Lila Belle (Vance) Nash, 105, of Platte City, MO passed away, April 25, 2025.
She was born on February 22, 1920 in Smithville, MO to Willis Lee and Cora (Asher) Vance. She was the youngest of their two daughters. She graduated from Smithville High School, class of 1938.
She was married on August 14, 1940 to Joe Bill Nash. Two children were born to them; a son, Gary Nash, who died December 30, 1956 at the age of 15, and a daughter, Jo Karen (Nash) Brown.
She was a lifelong resident of Clay and Platte Counties. She was blessed to have had 70 years and 9 months of wonderful marriage to the love of her life, Joe Bill, until his death on May 4, 2011.
She was a member of the First Christian Church in Platte City; a 70 year plus member and past Matron of the Daisy Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star; member of the Platte City Study Club, the Platte County Historical Society; member and past Regent of the Platte Purchase Chapter, DAR; and a past member of the Leavenworth Country Club and Leavenworth Country Club Ladies Golf Association. She was happiest caring for her home and family, loved all aspects of sewing and needlework, even tailoring jackets at the age of 94. She enjoyed golf and bowling as long as she was able.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, sister, Emma Lee Morgan (age 103) and son, Gary.
She is survived by her daughter, Jo Karen Brown, her “favorite” son-in-law, William Brown; three grandsons and their wives, Gary Graham and Cathy Brown, William Perry and Amy Brown, and Kenneth Nash and Heather Brown; seven great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Cameron, Ben, Kate, Kenadi, Nash, and Jude Brown; one niece, Betty Morgan; two nephews, Bill Morgan and John Morgan.
Funeral Services: 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 30th at First Christian Church in Platte City, MO with visitation one hour prior to the service.
Burial: Platte City Cemetery, Platte City.
Donations may be made to the First Christian Church or the Platte County Historical Society.
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Service Details
Platte City Cemetery
1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 30th at First Christian Church in Platte City, MO
2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 30th at First Christian Church in Platte City, MO
Comments & condolences
6 comments
Terri Phillips and Beth George
We just learned of this about an hour ago. So sorry to hear of her passing, she was a jubilant and the sweetest lady you would ever meet. The best of the best. We love you all!!!
Terri Phillips (Beth George’s daughter) mom and brother Jason George
Eddie Nash
A great loss to the many who treasured her as much as she treasured each of them!
Marilyn
Jo Karen and Bill aka Favorite Son In Law,
I’m so sorry to learn of Lila Belles passing. She lived an absolute amazing life and touched many that were blessed to know her ( including myself). Prayers to you and your Family.
Morgan Brown
Lila Belle, you are dearly loved by many! It was wonderful to get to meet you in the last few years and visit you in the last few weeks. I may not have known you long, but your impact on my life will last. Welcome Home, Lila Belle! I’m praying for your loved ones. God bless you all.
-Morgan with Interim
Hoppy
JoKaren. So sorry to hear of your mother’s death.
Thinking of you. Hoppy
Marsha and Donald Dale
Lila Bell has made many memories for family and friends in Platte City, Missouri. My parents loved doing things with Lila Bell and Joe Bill before his death. Sending hugs and prayers to JoKaren, Bill, their kids, and their grandchilden. These kids were lucky to have their grandmother for this many years.