Lillian N. Wilcox, age 88, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022, at Residential Living Center, Garnett.
She was born June 6, 1933, in Kincaid, Kansas, the daughter of Virgil and Kathryn (Henderson) Tucker. She graduated from Kincaid High School and attended Pittsburg State University.
Lillian married Walter Allen Wilcox on May 31, 1954, in Garnett, Kansas.
Lillian was an active member of her community for over 60 years. She loved playing cards, walking, singing in church and her many friends and neighbors. She was an avid shopper and always loved a good bargain. Rain or snow, Lillian could be seen walking around Lake Garnett or the Prairie Spirit Trail. As a result of her generous heart and colorful personality, Lillian will be missed by all that knew her.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Virgil and Kathryn Tucker; her husband, Walt Wilcox; three sisters, Jane Garnett; Nola Mae Schultz and Virginia Raymond.
Lillian is survived by two brothers, Virgil Tucker and wife Jo of Moran, Kansas, Tom Tucker and wife Eileen of Garnett, Kansas; dear friends: Les and Joyce David of Garnett, Kansas; Charlie and Susie Hughes of Overland Park, Kansas; Jack Rogler and Shirley LaTourneau of Tucson, Arizona; nieces, Diane Allen; Stacy Hanson and husband Arne; and Kathleen Dudney, all of Garnett, Kansas, Debbie Mills and husband Mark Mills of Mesquite, Nevada, Tina Tucker of Iola, Kansas; and one nephew, Anthony Tucker of Moran, Kansas; several great nieces and nephews and three great-great nieces and nephews.
The family would like to express their gratitude for all of the help and loving care provided to Lily by Residential Living Center and Good Shepherd Hospice.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M., on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at the First Christian Church, Garnett, with burial to follow in the Lone Elm Cemetery, Lone Elm, Kansas. The family will greet friends at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel, Garnett, Kansas, on Monday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Garnett Country Club or First Christian Church.
You may send your condolences to the family at
www.feuerbornfuneral.com
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