Liana Elaine Podhorn, 64, of Belle, passed away Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023.
She was born Aug. 25, 1959, in Jerseyville, Ill. and graduated in 1977 from Fort Zumwalt High School in St. Peters.
Liana lived for being a mother to not only her children but many other members of her family including neighbors and friends that came along through the years. She was passionate about cooking and enjoyed helping others learn to master the kitchen. Liana always said “if you left her house hungry, it was your choice.” Her signature spaghetti sauce was a beloved favorite. Liana was artistic throughout her life. She enjoyed painting, drawing, writing short stories, and decorating for holidays, fair floats and costumes. She had a green thumb and loved to watch hummingbirds and butterflies zooming through her flowers. She was a great storyteller and enjoyed scaring the kids with her spooky ghost stories at family bonfires. In the later years of her life, you could find her enjoying the sunshine and listening to classic rock such as C.C.R. or Queen while grilling on the BBQ pit. But her greatest joy came from time spent with family, especially the grandbabies. She will be missed tremendously by her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by father, Benjamin F. Green; and best friend, Tammy Lincoln.
Liana is survived by husband, Paul Podhorn, Jr., of Belton, Texas; children, Renata Flake and husband David of Summerville, Ga., Rachael Conder and husband Evan of Atlanta, Ga., and Paul Podhorn, III and wife Karen of Mosley, Va.; and grandbabies Evie, Owen, LP and Riggs and sweet girls Jayci, Alysa, and Olivia; as well as nieces and nephews, Jill Beckermann, Michael Green, Donald Green, Bradley Ludwig, and Cassie Ludwig; mother, Hazel Pearl (Butler) Green of Belle; brothers, Barry Green, John Green, and Ben Green; sister, Anita Ludwig, as well as many extended family members and friends.
A Celebration of Life service will be held Wednesday (today), Sept. 6, 2023, at Sassmann’s Chapel in Belle, from 3:30–6:30 p.m. Dress will be casual and colorful.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to The Conders, 206 Murray Hill Ave NE, Atlanta, Ga. 30317.
Arrangements are under the direction of Sassmann’s Chapel, Belle.
