Eileen Carter McKerall

Carroll P. Matherne
November 25, 2008
RoseMary Smith Giron
November 28, 2008
Carroll P. Matherne
November 25, 2008
RoseMary Smith Giron
November 28, 2008

Posted Wednesday, November 26, 2008


Eileen Carter McKerall, 92, a native of Reynolds County, Mo., and a resident of Lockport, La., died Friday, October 31.


She is survived by one daughter, Mary McKerall and husband Richard Steele of Houston, Tx.; one son, Joe McKerall and wife Charlene Stein McKerall of Schriever, La.; two brothers, Bill Carter of St. Louis, Mo., and Sanford Carter of Ellington, Mo.; her grandchildren, Jane Steele and husband Andrew Jones, Byron Steele, Lacey McKerall and Joey McKerall; her dear friend, Bessie Claudet; and her devoted caregivers, Sandra and Frank Curole, Crystal Parker and Faith and Hallie Parker.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Josiah Danforth McKerall; her parents, Samuel Eugene and Claudia Johnson Carter; and her sisters, Geneva C. Fausek and Betty C. Coy.


She attended Teacher’s College at Southwest Missouri State Normal School in Springfield, Mo., and taught in Carter County one-room schools for several years. She was well known in her community for restoring antiques, needle point, quilting and cooking, especially her baked from scratch pies. She was a charter member of Strafford Missouri Chapter of the Eastern Star and the Memorial United Methodist Church.

Be Still and Know that I am God Psalms 46:10

A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 29, at Memorial United Methodist Church in Mathews, La. Burial will be at Eastlawn Cemetery in Springfield, Mo.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Eileen Carter McKerall