Lillian Ann Due

Lillian Ann Due (Rogers), 73, of Saint Louis, Missouri, passed away on October 1, 2023 at Missouri Baptist Hospital. She was born on August 31, 1950, to Annie Mae Rogers (Dent) and Clarence Rogers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Lillian is preceded in death by her father Clarence Rogers Sr. Lillian attended Lloyd Street Elementary School, Roosevelt Junior High School, and West Division High School. After graduating from High school in 1968, she attended the University of Wisconsin-Stout receiving her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Early childhood Education. After college, Lillian started working in her chosen field of early childhood education, her career spanning over 46 years. Lillian retired from the Special School District of St. Louis County where she was an Early Childhood Educator. She continued to serve as a substitute teacher after retirement. Lillian received Christ as her Savior at an early age and served in the youth choir, Sunday school, and Baptist Training Union (BTU). After moving to St. Louis she became a member of The Center for Spiritual Living (St. Louis County). Lillian loved serving at her church by teaching classes and working in the bookstore. She was described as “a quiet force with a wonderful sense of humor.” Her favorite activities included reading books, watching sci-fi and Hallmark movies, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was artistic and loved crafting, drawing and sewing. She was interested in fashion design and loved making pottery. Lillian is survived by her two children Nicole Ewing (Bilal), and Devan Due (Michelle). She has four grandchildren: Bryant James, Savannah Marie, Mia Rose, and Grant Baker. She is also survived by her mother–Annie Mae Rogers; her siblings–Teresa Hegna (Duane), Clarence Rogers Jr. (Pamela), Loretta Bond (Leon), Rose Marie Rogers, and Debra Duff; as well as her nieces and nephews–Keith Rogers (Norrise), Leon Bond Jr. (Maura), Adam Bond (Ronda), Adrianna Clemons (Jonathan), and Alex Duff. She will be missed by her five grand-nieces, four grand-nephews, and a host of cousins and friends. Lilian’s memorial service will be held at The Center for Spiritual Living, located at 12875 Fee Fee Rd, St. Louis MO 63146. The memorial service will begin at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, it is the family's wish that donations be made to Parents as Teachers at https://parentsasteachers.org/donate/

Lillian Ann Due

August 31, 1950 - October 1, 2023