Ila Louise Geyer

Ila Louise Geyer, 47, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, at her home in Cassville. She was born in Fort Hood, Texas 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. 
 
She married Carl Geyer, Jr. on Thursday, Sept. 3, 1998, in Eureka Springs, Ark. They had one daughter, Kelsi Rose Geyer, 
 
She spent 17 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. 
Surviving are the following: her husband, Carl Geyer, Jr. of Cassville; daughter, Kelsi Rose Geyer and fiancé Andruw Jones of Independence; father, Jimmy Lashley and wife Gia of Bartow, Fla; brother, Richard Lashley of Springfield; uncle and aunt, Larry and Renee Paden of Lawrenceville, Ga.; mother-in-law, Kathy Geyer of Cassville; sister-in-law, Christina Phillips and husband Aaron of Lee's Summit.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Sandra Lashley; father-in-law, Carl Geyer, Sr; and a grandmother, Louise Paden.

She 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.