Geraldine T. Lillie (Geri), 86, Indianapolis, Ind., passed away June 11, 2015.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry “Hank” Lillie; her mother, Gladys Crose; her brother, Robert L. Crose; and sister, Barbara Skyles (David).
She is survived by her brother, Bill Crose (Kay); three children, Richard Lillie (Russ Andersen), Dwight Lillie (Valerie) and Elizabeth Correll (John); five grandchildren, Curtis Lillie (Jane), Erin and Megan Lillie, Abigail and Ryan Ward; two great-granddaughters, Rebekah and Cate Lillie; and many nieces and nephews.
Geri graduated from George Washington High School, earned her LPN from J. Everett Light Career Center, completed her RN in nursing at Marion College and BSN in nursing from IUPUI. She worked as a registered nurse at St. Vincent Hospital in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit.
After Hank’s death, Geri retired to Gulf Shores, Ala. to enjoy the sun, beach, bowling with the girls and close friends. A good time was had by all.
In 2011, Geri returned to Indianapolis to live out her remaining years close to family.
In Gulf Shores, Geri was a member of the Elks Lodge 2782 (Foley), American Legion Post 44, Post 99 (Foley) and the Indiana Snowbird Club.
In Indianapolis, she was a member of the Millersville Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star 300, recently receiving her 50-year membership pin, the American Legion post in Broad Ripple, and she was a member of Second Presbyterian Church.
While at the end, suffering from dementia, her days were filled with caring, laughter and dancing through the efforts of those who helped care for her. The family is grateful for the care she received from Clearwater Commons, Stillwaters Adult Day Care, Hoosier Village-Hickory Hall B-wing and the Health Center.
Services will be held at Flanner & Buchanan (Broad Ripple) on Monday, June 22, 2015. Visitation is from 10-11 a.m. A service will be conducted from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Burial will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Heilmeier Animal Med Center, where Geri regularly took Mitzi for her care. A fund is set up to help pay for animal care for those who need assistance. Reference: Geri & Mitzi Lillie, 7845 Hwy. 59 S., Foley, AL 36535.
