Callie Lilly
Callie M. Lilly, age 66, of 209 Maple St., died on Sunday, May 20, 2012. She was born on March 20, 1946 in Pulaski, IL the daughter of Edward and Ora (Mackins) Lilly. Callie worked as a machinist for Quincy Compressor for 38 years. She was a graduate of Attucks High School in Carbondale, IL. Callie was an active member of First Baptist Church where she sang in the choir, was superintendent of the Sunday School, was a deaconess and usher and was the head of the Evangelist Team. Callie also volunteered at various organizations. Callie was a board member of the Walter Hammond Day Care Center and was a board member of Members 1st Credit Union.
Callie is survived by:
FOUR CHILDREN: Juamanita Lilly of Quincy; Derrick Lilly of Quincy; Teheran Lilly of Chicago, IL: and Shanise Lilly of Carbondale, IL.
ELEVEN GRANDCHILDREN: Jabarra Lilly; Rico Clay and his wife Dee; Buddy Phillips; Darius Lilly; Dannika Lilly; Jaida Lilly; Tayanna Lilly; Martiez Pinnick; Alisia Pinnick; Calen Lilly and Promise Brown.
TWO GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: Rico Clay, Jr. & Dominique Clay
TWO BROTHERS: Cecil Lilly and his wife Lisa and Marcus Lilly and his wife Sandra
FOUR SISTERS: Edna Bradsfield and her husband Junior; Rose Johnson; Gloria Lilly and Carol Lilly.
Special Sister-in-Christ: Evangelist Melva Johnson
Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends also survive.
Callie was preceded in death by her parents, one grandson Lamont Scott, Jr., and siblings: Joseph Lilly; Deloris Hill; Napoleon Lilly; Geraldine Lilly and John Lilly.
Local Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 25, 2012 at 11:00 AM in First Baptist Church. Services will also be held in Carbondale, IL on Saturday, May 26, with interment in Henderson Cemetery in Pulaski, IL. Local Visitation will be held at First Baptist Church on Friday from 10:00 Am until the time of the services. Memorials may be made to the Hope Lodge Center, Eastern Missouri Region, 4215 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the local arrangements.
My thoughts, prayers, and heart is with the family of Callie Lilly during this very difficult time. Ms. Lilly truly was an amazing woman that influenced the lives of so many people. She lived such a significant life and will always be missed. She is in a better place now and I am very sorry to hear of the news of her passing.
God Bless
-Cesar Jauridez
Remembering the love and kind spirit that was always present. And we will miss you dearly.May God bless the work you put in for his namesake and the wonderful memories we all will cherish for years to come. With love and blessings from your sister-in-law Sandra Lilly and family.
My heart is heavy as I sit here taking this all in but I know that God is in control. Callie Mae I know that you have heard the words “WELL DONE MY GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT”. Tell everyone I said I love and miss them. Much Love to our family.
“Aunt Callie you’ve done a very good work in us”. “We will stay the Course”. However you will be missed very much, you had a very special relationship with each of us that gave us courage, confidence and steadfastness in the WORD of God.
“Her children arise up, and call her blessed – Proverbs 31:28.”
Family you are all in our thoughts and prayers that by His sufficient grace and the fresh, new mercies promised daily, that you will be comforted by your faith, your love and the precious memories of her life and time spent!
My heart goes out to the Lilly family. I feel blessed having met this wonderful woman who has touched so many lives. Words can’t describe this kind-hearted, strong, loving individual and all that she’s done to everyone she’s loved. You were one of a kind, and I am honored to have known such a beautiful individual.
Dear Lilly Family – My sincere sympathy. I hope Mrs. Callie Lilly’s spirit will live strongly in each of you and give you the strength to find peace.
As a friend of her son Teheran, I am sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs. Lilly. She raised a fine gentleman. I am sending my condolences to the Lilly Family.
The the family, my heart is heavy with sorry for Callie’s passing, but we all know that she was right with GOD. That she was always there when needed by others and that her heart was golden.
She will be missed by all, and my prayers are there for the family.
Randell Gholston (Durk).
We will certainly miss Sister Lilly. She was a true Christian Lady and friend. Shanise and Fran were in elementary school and band through high school. She was a dear friend. God Bless all of you during your time of bereavement. We love you and are praying for you. Keep your hands in God’s hand and you will see her someday.
I met Callie when I started walking in the Quincy Mall. She always had a lovely smile and friendly greetings. I was instantly drawn to her and would always ask Melva about her when she wasn’t walking. She was very special and I will miss her greatly. I always told her and Melva that I was praying for her. Love, Phyllis
my heart and thoughts,prayers go out to the callie lilly family.
she was a dear friend and co .worker at quincy compressor .
WITH SYMPATHY IN LOSS OF YOUR DEAREST LOVE ONE
AS YOU GO THROUGH THIS TIME OF SORROW AND SADNESS
MAY YOU KNOW IN YOUR HEART YOU ARE NOT ALONE AND HOW MUCH WE CARE, MAY GOD BLESS AND BE WITH YOU AT THIS DIFFICUT TIME.
Sorry for your loss. I met Callie when I joined Quincy Compressor ~ she was the most kindest, caring person and always made whoever she spoke to feel important. And that smile ~ lit up the world!! Keep the good memories ~ that was the kind of woman she was.