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Obituary - Eileen Hartshorn

Eileen Hartshorn

July 24, 1928 — March 9, 2024

Eileen was born at Dodge City, Kansas, July 24, 1928, to Arthur Lewis and Nelle Mae (Raney) Helmick and passed away March 9, 2024, at the Legacy with her family by her side at the age of 95.

Eileen is preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd “Bud” Hartshorn; parents, Arthur Lewis and Nelle Mae (Raney) Helmick; stepfather, John Abrams-Yinger; sister, Lenora Townsend; infant brother, Lewis Helmick; and nieces, Norma Emler and Charlene Birchfield.

She is survived by her children, Loeen (Kerry) Irons of Waco, Texas, John (Beth) Hartshorn of Dacona, Curtis (Kathy) Hartshorn of Checotah, Oklahoma, and Annelle (Elby) Barrow-Sneller of Lamar; grandchildren, Kelly (Jeff) Henkener, Kyle (Liz) Irons, Tyson (Angie) Hartshorn, Cody (Sarah) Hartshorn, Britt (Brad) Gomer, Mario Garcia, Tony Garcia, Branson Hartshorn, Jaileen (Colby) Turner, and Rian Barrow; and 23 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters-in-law, Kay Frey of Eads, and Diana (Bruce) Ham of Lamar, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and a host of friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lamar Area Hospice and/or BibleTalk.TV, either direct or in care of the funeral home office.

A celebration was held March 13, 2024, at the Peacock Family Chapel with Minister Curtis Hartshorn officiating.

A private family interment was held prior to the service at Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar.

Services were the direction of Peacock Funeral Home.