She was born September 8, 1930 at home in Kingston Mines to Algie and Clara (Robinson) Bitner. She married James R. “Bob” Lively on December 19, 1948 in Pekin.
She is survived by her daughter Gloria (Dan) Gentry of Newnan, GA, granddaughter Camille (Phil) Kaijankoski of Napa, CA, great-grandson Wesley Kaijankoski, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Paul (Peggy) Bitner, and sister Mary (Bob) Morgan.
She attended Pekin Community High School and worked for her brother for a short time before becoming a homemaker.
She was a member of Bartonville United Methodist Church.
Private burial services will be held.
Memorials may be made to her church or Shriners Hospital for Children, Chicago, IL.
Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements and condolences may be left at www.Davison-Fulton-BartonvilleChapel.com.
