Lou Anna Eckhoff, age 83, of Knob Noster passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 at home.

She was born October 27, 1937 in Knob Noster the daughter of Curtis Ray and Juanita Mae (Everts) Judd.

On October 30, 1955, she and Lewis Dean Eckhoff were united in marriage at the Pleasant Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Lou Anna had a passion for music, bird watching and playing games. She was a devout Christian and was a member of the Pleasant Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church and currently the First Christian Church of Knob Noster. She played in a band with her husband, Dean called the "Last Chance Band." She was an amazing competitor, but always humble whether winning or losing. A life-long resident of Knob Noster with a couple of stents in Colorado. She was selfless, always putting others ahead of herself and there are no words to express how much she will be missed.

Lou Anna is survived by her children, Randy (Cheto) Scheets of Grandview, MO, Lisa Eckhoff of Marshall, MO, Deanna Chambers of Knob Noster, MO, Lori (Bart) Amsbaugh of Knob Noster, MO, and Marlin (Tina) Eckhoff of Craig, CO; 13 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Curtis and Juanita Judd; and her husband, Lewis Dean Eckhoff; and a granddaughter, Amanda Lynn Scheets.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 2 at the Knob Noster Christian Church with Pastor Aleksey Lyle officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, April 1 at the church.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Show-Me Christian Youth Home and can be left in care of Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home.