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Obituary For Earlene Lilley
Mrs. Earlene Coleman Lilley, 78, of Shelby, NC departed this life on Friday, September 22, 2023, at Atrium Health in Kings Mountain, NC. She was born on October 5, 1944, in Fairfield County, SC to the late Charlie Coleman and the late Lillie Crosby Coleman.
As the sixth oldest child of her parents, Earlene was a very outgoing person. She was a 1963 graduate of Camp High School and studied additionally at Cleveland Technical College. While attending Camp High School, she was a star basketball player, and she continued her love of basketball by playing in the Industrial Basketball Leagues and leisurely with her grandchildren. Her employment included working at Hoechst Celanese and for several years, until most recently as a caregiver in the home health field.
Earlene was a member of Shoal Creek Baptist Church where she previously served in the Young Adult Missionary and Choir. She also was a member of the Meditation Gospel Singers.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Lilley; a sister, Rose Lilly Gill and stepson, Jeffrey Lilley.
She leaves to cherish her memory, a son, Jimmy L. Coleman (Diyouna) of Shelby; grandsons, Jamar Coleman, DiQuvon Coleman; granddaughters, Monteshia Addison and Jaaliyah Coleman; great-granddaughter, Eryn Scott; sisters, Mary Frances Coleman, Sallie Gill, Elizabeth Ross (James), Eva C. Abbott and Julie Brooks (Johnny) all of Shelby; a brother, Woodrow Coleman (fiancée, Pat Lilly) of Charleston, SC; step-children, Apostle Bradford Lilley, Gary Lilley, Cynthia Lilley-Hargis and Gay Lilley-Spellman; one uncle, George E. Crosby; two aunts, Bessie C. Littlejohn and Clouggeon H. Crosby all of Shelby and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 1:30 PM at Shoal Creek Baptist Church Shelby, NC. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM on Tuesday and also at 209 Chiquita Street, Shelby, NC. Burial will take place at the church cemetery.
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Sympathy Spray was sent for Earlene Lilley - October 02, 2023
So sorry for your lost, I remember her from Camp, was always very nice. My sympathy and prayers are with your family. Lurlean Moses
Ms. Earlene, I thank God for the time I had to be in your life. Sitting around laughing, eating spaghetti, and just being a good friend... You definitely had me and a couple of my cousins spoiled dearly...
To the Family of Earlene Lilley, We will keep your family in our prayers. God will give you strength during this difficult time. Tom and Delores Crosby
I am so sorry to hear about Earlene. My love thoughts and prayers to a family I have known all of my life. Kim Morrow
To the Family of Earlene, My deepest sympathy To You All During The Loss Of Your Loved One. May GOD Keep His Loving Arms Around You All During Your Hours Of Bereavement. Sending Love, Doris McKissick
Our condolences to the family of Earlene.Talked with her about two weeks ago and had a wonderful conversation about my Mom and Dad. Remembering our home house in Light Oak. God bless you family as we truly found Earlene to be a very special person. Peace and Blessings as you celebrate her life. Roger/Suzette Ross and family 🙏🏽❤️
To the family of Earlene, I'm sending our heartfelt condolences to all of you. The Whitener family is sending our prayers out to each of you. We go along way back. Praying God will send you a resting spirit to let you know that Earlene is alright now. I know it's hard to say goodbye to those we love. May God comfort you . Amen. Marylene Whitener Lowe
To the family of Sis. Earlene Lilly, The Kelly Family wish to express our Heartfelt Sympathy and Love to you. May The Holy Spirit give you Comfort in knowing she is resting in the loving arms of Jesus. She was a loving and sweet person and will truly be missed.
Ms. Earlene was always willing to help out any way she could and loved talking about her grandbabies. She will definitely be missed. Prayers and strength for you all. Love Hattie and LaQuanda Hall
To the Family of Earlene Coleman Lilly,my prayers are with you. May God's comfort surround you and keep you in His care. Love Charles and Isabeller Logan
EARLENE WAS ALWAYS KIND AND QUIET. I REMEMBER HER FROM SHOAL CREEK CHURCH. SHE WAS A VERY NICE LADY. REST IN PEACE EARLENE. GOD BLESS THE FAMILY. LOVE, BETTY MADDOX, PENNY AND YOLANDA
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