Lila Reiser age 71, of Clinton, Missouri, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2011 at her home. Memorial Services will be Saturday, October 29, 2011, 10:00 a.m. at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton. No visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and they may be left in care of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home. Fond memories may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Lila was born in Novinger, Missouri the daughter of Woodrow Warner and Faye Madelline (Quint) Shafer. She was married to Teddy Arthur Reiser, Sr., who preceded her in death. She worked for the IRS as an Information Specialist before retiring. Lila was a member of the American Business Women's Association and the Camper Dancers of America. She was a former leader in the Lowry City, Missouri 4-H Club. Lila was also a Lay Speaker for the United Methodist Church.

Lila was preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow and Faye Shafer; husband, Teddy Arthur Reiser, Sr; and son-in-law, Steve Hagedorn.

She is survived by one son, Teddy Reiser Jr and wife, Dawn of Topeka, Kansas; one daughter, Debbie Reiser of Lone Jack, Missouri; three sisters, Carol Ann Barkousky of Longmont, Colorado, Joyce Everhart of Buena Vista, Colorado and Brenda Kay Shafer of Edgewood, New Mexico; one sister-in-law, Elenor Reiser of Aurora, Colorado; one half brother Jeff Shafer of Denver, Colorado; one granddaughter, Isabelle Faith; her significant other, Bob Browning of Livingston, Texas; as well as seven nieces and nephews.

Arrangements entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri.