Reba A. Pilant passed Sunday, November 21, 2021. She was 94 years old and lived with her daughter and son-in-law. Reba was born April 7, 1927, at her family’s home in Plymouth, Missouri. She was the youngest of two children born to Ross R. Rairdon and Bertha (Rayner).
On September 26, 1952, she married Charles L. Pilant who was from Urich, Missouri. They were married for 50 years before he passed.
She was mainly a stay-at-home mother but in her younger days she raised Collie pups and was a Girl Scout leader. She had a passion for sewing and altered most of her clothes. She and Charles were members of the Assembly of God Church in Lawson for over 30 years where she helped as a greeter. She also was a member of the of the PlatteClay Pathfinders for many years.
She was a devout Christian, loving wife, mother, sister grandmother and was always there to help people in need.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Olin Rairdon; her husband, Charles Pilant; and her son, Barry Pilant.
Survivors include her daughter, Lisa McEntire and son-in-law, Johnny McEntire, and their son. She has three grandchildren, Brent Pilant, Sara Pilant, and J.C. McEntire; four great grandchildren, Vada D. Pilant, Maxwell R. Pilant, DannieLynn Brunner and Layne C. Brunner.
Services will be at Bross & Spidle Funeral Home, 214 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Lawson, MO 64062. Visitation is Monday, November 29, 2021 from 10 to 11 a.m. with services following. Burial is at Fairview Cemetery, Kearney, Missouri.
Our Sincere Condolences
Lisa & Johnny,
Sending my deepest sympathy to you and the family. Praying GOD keeps you during this time of sorrow. Although I can’t be present I send you hug and prayers of peace. God bless and keep you all.
Shawana Woods
