E. Ila Chaffin passed away January 4, 2013, at Woodland Manor in Springfield, MO. She was born May 26, 1916, in Tupelo, MS.
She was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church in Springfield for many years. She and her husband Charles enjoyed retirement in Shell Knob, MO; for 18 years.
Ila is survived by her daughter, Charlene Koch and her husband Paul of Springfield, MO; two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, nine great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 8, 2013, from 2:00-3:00 p.m., in Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Funeral services will start at 3:00 p.m., with burial to follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
Online condolences may be left at www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Immanuel Baptist Church, 1931 W. Nichols St., Springfield, MO.