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LILLIAN PRADERA Obituary
ELLEN, 66, of Altamonte Springs, passed away peacefully and was called home to the Lord on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 with her family by her side. Lillian was born on June 12, 1944 to her late parents Karl H. Gartner Sr. and Verena M. Gartner (Pfeffer) of Newark, OH. She was head majorette when she graduated in 1962 from Lakewood HS in Hebron, OH. Lillian was a very dedicated mother, housewife and a very proud grandmother. In years past Lillian also competed on
female tennis teams in the Orlando area. She is survived by her loving daughter, Maria J. Pradera (Steven) Shewmaker; son, Brock Travis (Gretchen) Blackmore; sister,
Bonnie L. (Bill) Diehl of Heath, OH; brother Karl H. (Jane) Gartner
Jr. of Granville, OH; her loving grandchildren, Eryn, Laya and
Katie of FL; and nieces and
nephews of Ohio. Lillian thoroughly enjoyed working with her second family at St. James Cathedral
Rectory. She rejoiced daily in her strong Catholic faith and was
always helping and inspiring others. She loved playing and watching tennis, being involved with
her grandchildren, fishing, walking, the beach and spending time with her family and friends. Memorial Services will be held on Friday, May 20th at 10AM at St. James
Cathedral, 215 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to St. James Cathedral.
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for LILLIAN PRADERA
Edith L Ward Pradera
May 11, 2022
Love you, miss you a lot and our phone calls, think of you often.
May 19, 2011
So sorry for your loss.I pray God gives you the strength, comfort and peace you need during this difficult time.
God Bless
shirley moran
May 18, 2011
My memories of Lillian are when we were kids in Ohio. Many days spent swimming in the river and sledding on their hill. What a great childhood. I will always remember that smile and and her laugh.
Millie Mercer Litteral, Havelock, NC
Anne Roszak
May 17, 2011
I will miss our visit's at Vic's & your beautiful smile. You will be sorely missed. God has given us a beautiful angel to watch over us
Joni Russell
May 17, 2011
Its hard to believe that I will never see Lillian's warm smile or hear her hearty laugh again. She was such a loving, kind and generous friend to our family for over 35 years. We will miss you Lillian.
Robert Hughes
May 17, 2011
I am fortunate to have known and be considered a friend of Lillian's since our meeting at Northland Community Church in 2004. She was a Woman of Great Christian Faith and Character, with a True Servant's Heart. Her smile and personality will always be remembered and cherished! God blessed us with her memories!
Thelma Mallett
May 17, 2011
I met Lillian a few times at Longwood VFW. She was a very lovely lady, so friendly and easy to talk with. I feel a great loss that we didn`t have time to get better acquainted.
May 17, 2011
Our beloved sister-in-law and aunt, you will be missed dearly, and remembered in our hearts. I will miss talking to you on the phone and especially on holidays.
Ramon M. Pradera Aranquren, Edith L. Ward (Alabama)
Ramon M. Pradera Ward (San Diego, CA)
jessica Short
May 17, 2011
Lillian was such an awesome lady, She was like a second mom to me. I am going to miss you so much, I will not forget you. God has himself an awesome angel. I love you<3
May 17, 2011
I knew Lillian from the Longwood VFW. Everytime she walked in she had a smile on her face. She was such a nice, sweet woman. I will miss seeing her and talking with her. She will be missed.
Karyn Thimmes, Sanford Fl
Gina Diehl
May 17, 2011
My Aunt was a wonderful woman who will greatly be missed by every one that she touched in and around her life. She now can be with her Mother and Father and others that have passed before her, though she will not be forgotten down here.
May we take time to reflect on how one person can cause a small ripple in our lives, but a wave when they are taken away. Please accept my condolences; Uncle Bud, Maria and Brock and to your families.
Your Niece/cousin Gina Diehl
Acme Cleaners
May 17, 2011
Lillian it was such a pleasure getting to know you over the years...Your Acme Cleaners family will miss you terribly. Such a beautiful smile and a kind heart...you will never be forgotten.
Juanita Johnson
May 17, 2011
Lillian was a very lovely lady, inside and out. She was extremely considerate and thoughtful of others. I met her when Maria and my daughter became close friends and she was so very good to us. We will always have such fond memories of this dear woman. Sincerely, JJ and Juanita Johnson and family.
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