LILLIAM DURAN was born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico to the late Anibal Salome Dejesus and the late Carmen Caba Vera. She was also known as Lilliam Salome Caba. Her children called her “Mai” “Mom” and “Wela” by her grandchildren. Many of her siblings called her “Tanque” or “La Negra” but at the end we all ended up calling her “Wee-Wee”.

She lived her life to the fullest, her cheerful personality and happy spirit touched so many lives along her journey in this life. She was a woman of faith, who loved to sing and worship the Lord. She loved cooking, making arrangements and decorations for parties and weddings. Not to mention her signature “punch” that was a must have at every gathering…Many of you kept the recipe.

Lilliam also enjoyed fishing, playing racket ball (birdie) and bargain shopping as Manny called it. Spending time with her family was her joy and she always strived to keep the family together. She adored her children and grandchildren. She was a loving mother, a dedicated wife, caring sister and an aunt who was there for you and showed up at every event. She was a friend to everyone, even when her health was declining. She took care of her beloved mother and father until their passing. She always put herself last.

On Saturday, January 20, 2024, Lilliam Duran, at the age of 62 years, transitioned from this earthly life into eternal life at the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

In addition to her parents, Lilliam is preceded in death by her brother, Alberto Salome Caba and her sister, Norma Salome Caba. She leaves precious memories of her life her husband of 47 years, Hector Duran; her children, Germain Duran, Karina Duran, Loida Duran, Lilliam Duran and Emmanuel Duran; her 28 grandchildren; her 3 great grandchildren; her 4 sisters; her 7 brothers; many nephews, nieces, uncles, aunts and cousins.

Lilliam's life will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 26, 2024 in the Chapel Of The Major H. Winfield Funeral Home, Steelton with viewing and visitation from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. and burial in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.