Lilly will always be in my life with memories of her friendship for many years.  I always enjoyed our time together and felt honored when accepted into their special little group of ladies. All of us had much in common and regularly communed for lunches and for special celebrations for any one of us.  Lilly personified the qualities of kindness, understanding, generosity and a big heart.  Sadly, immortality eludes us, and I stand alone as the last one of our little group.  How I miss them.

Dennis...my strongest condolences on the lost of your Mom.  I did not know her, but I have seen the character of the man she raised which speaks to her love and kindness.  My sympathies to you and your entire family.

My deepest sympathies go out to Lilly's family members and all who loved her. I count myself among the latter. She and I were friends and neighbors with regular dates for lunches and fun excursions that we shared with others at our stage of life.  Lilly had a heart as big as all outdoors and enjoyed our little 'lunch bunch'.  I am so saddened by her passing. She was a kind and generous soul, and the world was a better place with her in it.  

I was blessed to call Lilly Mom.  We shared a home for 15 years and never once had a disagreement.  Lilly was always such a caring person, always putting our needs before hers.  I will miss her but know she is with Jesus as well as other loved ones.  

So sorry for the family loss.  Lilly always had a smile and loved  to be around people.  She was always a joy.  When her memory faded she still tried hard to remember and with encouragement she would complete  the thought.  May God wrap his arms around the family in their time of loss.       

We are so sorry to hear that Lilly has passed! We feel privileged to have known and spent time with her -- such a sweet and lively woman. We hope the warm memories of her will console her family at this difficult time -- our thoughts and prayers are with Dennis and Janice especially. 

I have been truly blessed to have had Lilly as my Mother. She was small in stature but she was a strong woman who managed the household, cooked, cleaned, helped with homework, did the laundry, raised the kids, and all the other things Moms do.
Lilly was selfless, she did without many niceties so us kids could have better. She gave willingly of her time, resources, and hard effort to help others. She always had a kindness about her and was compassionate and caring to all she met. I have many friends I brought home over the years that have adopted her as "mom".
I cannot express how much I will miss her smiling face. Her Loving Son, Dennis

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Lilly Bee Payne

November 8, 1931 – November 3, 2020

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