Lillie Mae Ballenot
Lillie Mae Ballenot (nee Darnall) was born on May 27, 1920 and passed away peacefully on July 23, 2017. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond G. Hirth (1914-1953) and the late Peter P. Ballenot (1916- 1987); loving mother of Paul (Carole) Hirth, John (Susan Reinhard) Ballenot; grandmother of J. Andrew (Kerry) Hirth and Lana Ballenot. Dear sister of the late Earl Darnall, the late Roger Darnall, The late Ruth Bell, the late Daniel Darnall, and the late Loraine Tuttle. She adored her many nieces and nephews and her many friends especially Nick and Mary Jacobs, the late Esther Reinhardt and the late Delores Junge and their families, and the ever caring Stephen Goldman.
Lil was a woman who lived her faith and loved to talk and laugh.
She was a joy to know.
Memorial service: Tree of Life Chapel at First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood, 100 E. Adams, Kirkwood, MO 63122; at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 12th
Memorial contributions can be made to The American Diabetes Assn., The American Lung Assn., or a charity of your choice.
I met Grandma Lil, she was not Grandma Lil yet as Andy had not been, Thanksgiving weekend 1963, my first away from home. I brought a gift; she handed me a peeler to take on the celery for the stuffing. And so it began.
My friend Lillie Mae was a simple woman but also one of great dignity and presence. She never took herself seriously except when one was audacious enough to challenge her privileges as a mother and grandmother. She always knew who she was, a gift reserved for the few who are self aware. I loved her and will continue to do so as for me she is always in the present. So sorry buddy
These pictures are fabulous! She was a great woman. We are so blessed that she was part of our family. She was such a role model for my girls. They wouldn’t be who they are todAy without her influence. We will miss her dearly. Especially her laugh.