Lillie Mae Smith Wills

Lillie Mae Smith Wills, a Dry Ridge resident, passed away at her residence on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at the age of 80.  She was the widow of the late Marion "Pete" Wills.

Lillie was a former warehouse associate of the The Gap.  She farmed most of her life, she loved to watch western movies, gardening, baking, bird watching, eating at Cracker Barrel and spending time with her favorite dog Sissy.

Lillie is survived by two daughters, Glena Coyle, Tina Perkins, one sister, Brenda O'Dell, one brother, Mike Smith, two grandchildren; Heather (Robert) Kelly and Eric (Tanya) Coyle and four great - grandchildren; Alexis, Preston, Liam, and Willow. Lillie was preceded in death by one sister, Rosetta Girdler, four brothers, Robert, Howard, Edward and Jim Smith.

Visitation will be Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 11am-1pm at the Eckler McDaniel Funeral Home in Dry Ridge, KY.  Funeral services will be at 1pm.  Burial will follow at the Hill Crest cemetery in Dry Ridge, KY.  Pastor Milkweed Wotier is officiating services.  Memorials are suggested to the Grant Co. Animal Shelter.