Service Details
Funeral: Friday, August 30, 2019 12:00pm
Visitation: Friday, August 30, 2019 10:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home Chapel, 4600 County Line Rd., Racine, WI 53403
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Racine – Lillie Bell (nee: King) Graham was born on March 28, 1947 to the union of Dewey Lee and Rosie Lee (Nee: Pickens) King in Myrtle, Mississippi.
Lillie received her formal education at Myrtle Elementary School in Myrtle, MS and upon consolidation of the local schools Lillie attended B.F. Ford High School in New Albany, Mississippi, where she graduated on May 23, 1966.
Lillie accepted Christ as her Savior in Myrtle, MS at the age of 12 and united with Pine Bluff Missionary Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir and served as Sunday School Secretary. She was employed by Futorian Furniture Frame as an inspector until moving to Racine, Wisconsin in 1976. Lillie became employed by American Motors Corporation/Chrysler while in Wisconsin and later relocated to the Chrysler plant in Toledo, Ohio where she retired after many years of dedicated service. Several years ago she returned to Racine, Wisconsin and united with St. Paul Baptist Church.
Lillie was active in church as well as her community. She was a member of gospel groups, The Spiritualettes and The Shining Stars, she served in the community as a member of the Daughters of Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (I.B.P.O.E) and The Palace of Children. Lillie also enjoyed cooking, singing, playing basketball, shooting pool and darts. Her beloved dog “Bubba” held a special place in her heart. Family meant the world to Lillie so every moment she spent with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other relatives was very precious to her.
Lillie departed this life on Sunday, August 25, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dewey and Rosie King; one sister Lenora Higgenbottom; three brothers Murphy, Lawrence and Clarence King.
Lillie leaves to cherish her memories two daughters Karlos (Stacey) Bland of Racine, WI and Wanda Graham of Toledo, OH; one son Lee Graham of Racine, WI; eleven grandchildren LaVontay (Markisha) Fenderson, LaTasha Fenderson both of Racine, WI, LaQuan (Ashley) Fenderson of Milwaukee, WI, Krontaiya (Deonte’) Moss, Irene Allen, Arthur Green all of Toledo, OH, Rayna Graham of Charlotte, North Carolina, Leeia Terrell, Kennedy Graham both of Memphis, Tennessee, Shakena McClelland of Dallas, Texas and Dominique Meeks of Minnetonka, Minnesota; ten great-grandchildren; three sisters Eteria McWilliams, Gladys Ivy both of Racine, WI and Canary (Lonnie) Gardner of Myrtle, MS; one brother A.B. (Barbara) King of Rockford, Illinois; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends, as well as her dear friends, Mary Lockridge and Inell Heard.
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, August 30, 2019 for the visitation from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. A service celebrating Lillie’s life will follow at 12:00 p.m. Interment will take place in Graceland Cemetery.
Tina McGee Scott says
My god bless your family in your time of need you hve my condolences.
Sheila Grandy says
My condolences to your family, may God comfort you all during this time
Anonymous says
To the family of Miss Lillie…
“When you speak of her,
speak not with tears,
for thoughts of her should not be sad.
Let memories of the times you shared
give you comfort,
for her life was rich because of you.”
You have my heart and support during this time of bereavement. May the Lord continue to be your source of comfort!
Love y’all!
Ann Hearn
Vallory and Betty says
Sorry for your lost. Lillie was a sweet lady. I got to her living next door to my sister. We will miss her.
BRENDA PETTY says
MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY
Jasmine Davis says
You all have our heartfelt sympathy!
With love the First,Lee, and Davis Family!
Donnie & Sylvia Gardner says
May God grant you Peace and Comfort during this sorrowful time. Cherish the memories, for they last forever.
Jessie mae Gillard says
Sorry for our family loss keeping all family in prayer
Roxanne Wilson says
RIP cousin Lillie, we will cherish your memory always. Keep shining 😇. Love The Wilson family
Carol Watts, Ann's Sister, Memphis TN says
My prayers and condolences goes out to you, Lee and the rest of Graham Family…Hold on and Keep The Faith..One day, you will be with her again in Heaven!!
⚘⚘⚘⚘💖💖💖💖
Stephanie Woods says
To my family . I love you all …know that we are praying for and with you all.
Love
Stephanie and DeAndrae Woods and family
Shelia cook &family says
Carla, Wanda,Lee just wanna say I’m so sorry for the loss of your Mother may God be with you all look to the hill’s that be cometh our help.love you all.
Anonymous says
Sorry for loss. The Stricklens.
Sheila Grandy Stephens says
My condolences to the families of Lillie, may God be with you all during this time
Rev Chris Smith says
Rev. Christopher Smith, will miss you
Evelyn Smith Griffin says
Words cannot Express the love I feel for you Karlos and family, and grand children you have my condolences with all our love from the Smith , Person Family. 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 May God give you all strength and comfort in your time of sorrow.🧡
Stacey Moore & Family says
Sending my condolences. Sorry for your loss.
Daris J Hodges says
My deepest sympathy and sincerest condolences go out to the entire family. Carlos , know that your caretaker heart will be broken just a little while, God will mend you over time.