Photo courtesy of Adams Funeral Chapel - Charleston
Jun 18, 1941 - Jan 30, 2019
sorry to hear about your Mom,Debbie,My prayers are with you and your family
Jane Harwood
February 20, 2019 | Jackson,, TN | Friend
Sorry for loss ~ cousin of Lila Doris Brights son
Jeff Bickel
February 03, 2019 | Arthur, IL | Family
Max, so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers.
Ken McCoy
February 01, 2019 | Porter, TX | Friend
So sorry for the loss of my cousin Lila. I'm sure her family will miss her greatly.
Virginia (Jenny) Ghere Osborn Osborn
February 01, 2019 | Clay City, IL | Family
In loving memory of a wonderful second mom and mother in law, will love and miss you always.
Brian Maulding
January 31, 2019 | Humboldt, IL
I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother.
Sheila Reed Littleton
January 31, 2019 | Mattoon, IL | Friend
My sincere prayers goes to Lilas family and friends'Many yrs of riding the motorcycles together is cherished'Teaching her kids in SS and Ga,s.May God give each of you comfort as you cherish her love and devotion to her family.
Karon Davis
January 31, 2019 | Ashmore, IL | Friend
I will miss seeing her come in the office. Sending prayers to you all.
Gena Mirick
January 31, 2019 | Charleston, IL | Friend
Carey Family - so very sorry for your loss. Her suffering is no more. Prayers that God's peace and wonderful memories will grace your hearts and minds in the days ahead!
Tracy Davis-Green
January 31, 2019 | Charleston, IL | Friend
ASHMORE, IL – Lila Lee Carey, age 77 of Ashmore, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 in the comfort of her home. There will be no public visitation or service. It is requested that donations in her honor be made to the Ashmore Volunteer Fire Department, Charleston Fire and Rescue or the Alzheimer’s Association. Gifts may be mailed in care of Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920.
Lila was born June 18, 1941 in Arcola, Illinois, a daughter of the late Earl and Louise (Ghere) Bright. She married Max Carey on September 28, 1958. Left to cherish her memory is Max, her husband of sixty years; four children, Mark Carey and wife Vivian of Florida, Bobbi Maulding and husband Brian of Cooks Mills, Illinois, Debi Coartney of Ashmore, and Kathy Farrell of Charleston; twelve grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren. She is also survived by three sisters, Mary McGregor and husband Myron of Oakland, Illinois, Donna Thornton of Arcola, Illinois, Louise Johnston and husband Vernon of Arthur, Illinois; a brother, Harry Bright and wife Rita of Mt. Zion, Illinois and a brother-in-law, John Baker of Camargo, Illinois and numerous nieces and nephews. Lila was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Butler; a son-in-law, Jerry Coartney; a daughter-in-law, Rosa Carey; and a brother-in-law, Craig Thornton.
Lila devoted her life to being a homemaker and taking care of her family. She enjoyed crafting projects, quilting, crocheting and adding to her shoe figurine collection. She always looked forward to the many motorcycle rides with Max and their cycling friends. Lila will be dearly missed by her loving family and dear friends.
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