Anita M. Eastland, 91, a Northland resident of Kansas City, MO and parishioner of St. Therese Catholic Church passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 25, 2022 in her home with her loving family by her side. Anita was born May 14, 1931 to Leon and Mary J. (Kill) Johnson in Kansas City, KS.
When her children were young, Anita was active in their extracurricular activities; especially being a Den-Mother for Jeffery and a Girl Scout Troop Leader for Cindy and Marsha. She was a wonderful mother, homemaker and seamstress.
Anita enjoyed participating in different ministries of church activities: Christmas in October and the Ladies Altar Society.
In her free time she enjoyed playing Bridge with her girlfriends; taking Road Trips with her girlfriends and playing more Bridge. She also enjoyed traveling internationally with friends and TWA people. Anita was a member of T.O.P.S. for over 50 years; where she gave and received support from fellow members while gaining many new friends.
Anita will forever be remembered as being very supportive with family and friends without judgement.
Anita was preceded in death by her husband John Eastland, both parents, two brothers: Richard Johnson and Leon Johnson, Jr. She is survived by a son, Jeffery Eastland; two daughters: Cynthia Grossman (Arnold) and Marsha Eastland; two Grandchildren: Jennifer Eastland and Trenton Eastland; two Great-grandchildren: Devin and Parker.
A Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m., Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at St. Therese Catholic Church 7207 N. Highway 9 Kansas City, MO. The Rosary will be prayed at 10:45 a.m. The Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Anita’s life will commence at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Joseph Cisetti as celebrant. A Committal Service will follow at 2:00 p.m., at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Lenexa, KS. In lieu of flowers Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry at St. Therese in Parkville or to the Salvation Army. Memories of Anita and condolences to the family may be shared at meyersfuneralchapel.com.
My thoughts & prayers go out to the family & friends of Anita such a wonderful soul 🙏
Our prayers are with the family. Anita was a kind and elegant woman
We will miss her
Willene & Lawrie Arthur
Jeff, Cindy, and Marsha,
God bless your mom’s sweet soul. May pleasant memories bring you peace. I enjoyed visiting with your mom last year when we had lunch at Aunt Janette’s. I will always have fond memories of the Johnson yearly reunions. Such a special family.
Love,
Joanie DeGraw Jones
Anita was a student in my water exercise class at Park Hill for a number of years. I will miss her. She was a gracious lady. They don’t make them like her anymore. May her soul Rest In Peace – and May you be consoled by your memories.
Jackie Tomasich
Marsha. I saddened to hear of the news of your mother. My thoughts & my prayers are with you & your family.
Jeff, Cindy & Marsha, the entire Anderson family is so very sorry for your lose. She was a wonderful friend to our Mother Ellen. Praying for all of you.