Lillie Dorane Pendleton, age 88, of St. Elizabeth, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born near St. Elizabeth on February 18, 1930, daughter of the late Nelse and Ida (Barhart) Ahart. On February 18, 1948, Dorane married Harold Pendleton, who survives.

Dorane loved her family and her rural community.   She enjoyed working on their turkey farm and gardening. Dorane was a faithful member of the Tuscumbia Christian Church.

In addition to her husband, Harold, she is also survived by one son, Mike Pendleton and wife Lynn of Tuscumbia; daughter, Diana Pendleton of Jefferson City; grandchildren, Brett Pendleton and wife Chelsea of St. Elizabeth and Bart Pendleton and wife Chelsea of Ulman; two great-grandchildren, Brooklyn Pendleton and Bennett Pendleton; and one sister, Joyce Connell and husband Leroy.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, James Ahart and Bill Ahart; and four sisters, Edith, Betty, Rayma, and Naomi.

Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m., with service immediately following at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, November 6, at Fancher-Rekus Funeral Home in Iberia with Bro. Bill Vernon officiating. Interment will be held in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Tuscumbia.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Tuscumbia Christian Church.