Ila Geyer

(From Lakin Funeral Home)

Ila Louise Geyer, age 47, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at her home in Cassville, MO with her precious family by her side. She was born in Fort Hood, TX on Sunday, May 27, 1979; daughter of Jimmy Lashley and Sandra (Paden) Lashley. 

She was a 1997 graduate of Aurora High School and received her education degree from Missouri Southern State University (MSSU). Later, she completed two Master's degrees; one in curriculum and instruction and one in mathematics. 

Ila married Carl Geyer, Jr. on Thursday, September 3, 1998, in Eureka Springs, AR. They had one beautiful daughter, Kelsi Rose Geyer, who Ila adored. Ila enjoyed traveling to Disney Parks and going on Disney Cruises. She liked crafting and painting and was very creative. Ila had so much love for people and animals. She especially loved her puppies and cats. She also liked turtles and "Stitch." 

Ila spent seventeen years in public education, teaching in Monett and Cassville. She taught at the elementary and secondary level and always enjoyed watching her students learn and get excited about new concepts. Ila was a very selfless, giving person who cared so much about others. Even in her later days, she was worried about everyone else and wanted them to be happy. Ila most treasured time with her family. She touched many lives and will be missed by many! 

Surviving are the following: her husband, Carl Geyer, Jr. of Cassville, MO; daughter, Kelsi Rose Geyer and fiancé Andruw Jones of Independence, MO; father, Jimmy Lashley and wife Gia of Bartow, FL; brother, Richard Lashley of Springfield, MO; uncle and aunt, Larry and Renee Paden of Lawrenceville, GA; mother-in-law, Kathy Geyer of Cassville, MO; sister-in-law, Christina Phillips and husband Aaron of Lee's Summit; nephew and niece, Carter and Aubrey Phillips of Lee's Summit; as well as many cousins, aunts and uncles on her husband's side; and many friends.

Ila was preceded in death by her mother, Sandra Lashley; father-in-law, Carl Geyer, Sr; and a grandmother, Louise Paden.

Ila has been cremated at her request. The family will have private services at a later date. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City, MO.