There will be no services at this time for 71-year-old Kristine “Kris” Eller, of Hopkinsville.
Goodwin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Survivors include:
Survivors:
Husband – Terry Eller, Hopkinsville, KY
Daughter – Sandra Herman (Paul), Compton, IL
Daughter – Kari Challand (Mark), Steward, IL
Son – Robert Maier, Maplewood, IL
Son – Kevin Eller, Holcomb, IL
Daughter – Amanda Gonzales (Lewis), Granville, IL
Son – Michael Maier, Byron, IL
Daughter – Amy Eller, Stillman Valley, IL
Daughter – Sarah Eller, Dixon, FL
Son – Scott Eller (Alissa), Stillman Valley, IL
Grandchildren – 13 grandchildren
Great Grandchildren – Three great-grandchildren
Brother – Richard Smith (Kathy), Crested Butte, CO
Brother – Craig Smith, Buda, TX
Sister – Kathy Gonzales (Fred), Austin, TX
Kristine “Kris” Eller passed away on:
5:20 AM, Saturday, April 13, 2024, at her home in Hopkinsville, KY
Born November 26, 1952, in Tacoma, Washington, she was the daughter of the late Clifford E. and Betty (Hambley) Smith.
Kristine, or “Kris”, as she was called by family and friends, worked for several years as an EMT and later as an office manager for D & E Sheet Metal in Holcomb, Illinois, before retiring. Kris was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed working and doing anything outdoors, especially camping.