Elizabeth “Liz” Anne Church, 59, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 1st at Legacy Christian Church, Lee’s Summit, MO; burial in Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove, MO. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 31st at Legacy Christian Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Rachel House, 1240 NE Windsor Drive, Lee’s Summit, MO, 64086, or Hands of Compassion, 840 W. Center Street, Rochester, MN 55902.
Liz was born February 28, 1959, in Marshall, Missouri, the daughter of William and Mary E. (Rawlings) Cornine. Although her own childhood was difficult, she created a warm and loving home for her family. She met her adoring husband Benjamin “Ben” Church in Dallas, TX, and on May 28, 1983 they were wed. In 1993, the couple moved to a country home outside Blue Springs, MO. A tireless and patient home-educator, Liz shared her love of learning, thought, and beauty with her sons and daughter. She also strove to instill in her children a strong sense of honesty and empathy by living out her faith in God through grace and truth. Liz was a faithful Christian and member of the Blue River Church of Christ in Lee’s Summit, MO. She deeply loved and was loved by many people of all ages. Her understanding smile and compassion for strangers and friends alike, made her a catalyst in the lives of many. She leaves this world surrounded by her innumerable friends and loved ones.
Her survivors include her husband, Ben Church of the home; three children: Evan Church of Lee’s Summit, MO, Heath Church of Lee’s Summit, and Ruth Church of Blue Springs; and four siblings: Anthony Cornine (Barbara) of Jamestown, MO, Bradley Cornine of Booneville, MO, Carol Cornine-Brown of Marshall and Deborah Cornine of Oak Grove.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO 816-690-4441