Lillie V. Prather, 83, of Christopher, IL, passed away July 21, 2016 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
She was born August 28, 1932 in Desoto, IL, the daughter of Sarah Lucille (Hood) Dickerson.
Lillie married James Prather and he survives of Christopher.
She is survived by her children, Tamela and Gary Cornaglia of Christopher, Kimberly and James Hanks of Harrisburg and Robin and Larry Smith of Christopher; grandchildren: Robbie (Laura) Prather, Carrie (Kip) Davis, Joshua (Sarah) Smith, Kaley Smith, Zachary Hanks, Brian (April) Hanks, Addie Hanks; great-grandchildren: Riley Davis, Zane Davis, Jett Davis, Lex Davis, Christopher Prather, Caleb Prather.
She was a devoted wife and mother, and she also loved working part-time as a retail clerk at Lot-O-Savings in Christopher. Lillie was a member of Eastern Star.
She was preceded in death by her mother, one son James Walter Prather Jr., and two sisters Betty Pinkston and Helen Million.
A memorial service will be held Sunday July 24, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher, with Brother Mark Miller officiating. Visitation will be on Sunday July 24, 2016 from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Lillie’s nephew Nathan Barnes to ease the burden of his medical expenses.
Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher is in charge of arrangements. For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
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