Lilly passed away 05 November 2018. She was born in Waverly, Alabama on September 4, 1935 to John Henry Lewis and Eunice Lockhart Lewis. She was the last of five girls and one boy born to John and Eunice. In 1950, while visiting her girlfriend in Brooklyn, NY, who happened to be her future husbands’ sister, Albert and Lilly met for the first time. Albert served in the Air Force in the Korean War from 1952 -1956. One month after returning, Albert and Lilly were married on June 2, 1956, in Brooklyn, NY. After some years in Brooklyn and Queens, Albert and Lilly moved to Central Islip, NY. She enjoyed gardening and worked as a telephone and key punch operator for New York Bell Telephone Company and worked as a Server and an Estee Lauder representative. After raising 2 children, Albert and Lilly retired to Charleston, SC, where she lived until her passing.
She was proceeded in death by her parents, John and Eunice, five sisters, Maryjohn, Betty, Essie, Lou, Ann, and one brother, Dan.
Lillian is survived by her husband, Albert, of 62 years, her sons Glenn of Central Islip, New York and Michael of Watervliet, New York. Also surviving are her 3 grandsons Adrian, Michael, and Aaron and 4 granddaughters Kimberly, Ja’niece, Michelle, and Charisse. She has 2 great grandchildren: Amaya and Zylia. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. And a very special mention for Geraldine Drayton for helping us in this most difficult time.
Lilly’s wishes were to be cremated. Lilly’ will forever be remembered for her beautiful personality, her big smile and warm heart.
Our family would like to take this opportunity to thank Riverside Rehab in Charleston, South Carolina for all their hard work. Our family cannot express enough how grateful we are for all the many friends who cared and loved Mom.
Visitation Friday November 9,018 from 11 am to 1 pm at the Carolina Memorial Funeral Home with the Life Well Celebrated Service at 1pm in the funeral home chapel. Private cremation at the Carolina Memorial Crematory. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared on the funeral home website at www.carolinamemorial.com
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