Lillie Mae McEntire

Lillie McEntire Obituary

Lillie Mae McEntire, 97, passed away on June 24, 2003. She is - survived by her four children and their spouses: Eddie (Lavone), Tom (Millie), Alice Lee (Rex), and Rebecca Mickelson (Jerry), 21 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren. Lillie is also survived by her sister, Mary Wolf, of Decatur, Texas. Lillie was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma on July 24, 1905. She met her future husband, Roy, when she was just two years old. She moved to Arizona when she was a teenager. Years later, she crossed paths again with Roy and they were married on February 14, 1921. Lillie was a Southern Pacific Freight representative in Marana, Arizona in 1927 and 1928. Roy and Lillie moved to Higley, Arizona where she ran a laundry for servicemen during WWII and was the postmaster from 1948 to 1971. After retirement, Lillie moved to Wagon Wheel Park in Lakeside, Arizona where she lived the remainder of her life. Lillie was active in the American Cancer Society, loved to sew, make quilt tops and crochet various items for her family and friends. She enjoyed playing a mean game of cards and loved to beat her children and grandchildren in dominoes and marbles. Lillie was much loved by each and every member of her family and will be greatly missed by all whose lives she touched. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions be made to the Humane Society of the White Mountains 3212 N. Porter Mountain Road, Lakeside, Arizona 85929. Services will be held at 11am on Saturday, June 28th at Green Acres Cemetery, 401 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Jun. 27, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Lillie McEntire

11 Entries

Dana Blackwell

July 15, 2003

God always gives the best, and He certainly did when I was blessed enough to have you for my grandmom! I will miss everything that made you the most precious jewel in my life. Thank you for just being Grandmom and never locking your door it was always open like your arms and filled with love. I Love You Grandmom.

Colleen Ford

July 15, 2003

There is so much to say about my Grandma Lillie that I don't know where to begin. One of the things I loved the most about her was that she always made you feel very welcomed. I loved getting to spend time with her in college and all of those summers out to Arizona. The mountains will never be the same without her. I am going to miss her terribly but know that one day we will meet again. I love you Grandma and will always have a special place in my heart for you!

Bryce Tewell

July 15, 2003

I am so thankful that I got to spend so many years with such a wonderful person. I have so many fond memories of my time spent with grandma Lilly. It is amazing to see how the love of one person has touched so many lives. You will always be in my heart. Even heaven is now a better place with you in it.

ronda tewell

July 14, 2003

Where would we have been without you in all those tough years, Grandmother? When we were homeless you were our home. You brought so much stability and love into our lives. I'm always going to try to live up to your kind, generous spirit. I can only hope that when I leave this earth people remember me as joyfully as we remember you. Until we meet again.

Mary Beth Shepherd

July 12, 2003

Hey Grandma! How are you doing today? I have thought about you a lot and I miss you ssssssooooo much. I wish I could have come and seen you before you left, but I know you will remember me when we meet again. It wont be hard for me to recognize you... You were always the most fun outgoing kind and gentle person that I have known, and I will never forget that! I love you..

Cloris Baer

July 11, 2003

Lillie McEntire was my dearly beloved grandmother. I had 54 years with her and, sadly, it is not enough! She was a dear lady who taught me many lessons on the pleasures of the simple life and gentle treasures. I will miss her very much but I know without a doubt that we will be together again someday.

Aprl Shepherd

July 10, 2003

Hey Grandma. I'm sorry that I couldn't have seen you before you left, but I'm settled by the fact that i'll get to see you again someday. i love you with all my heart and I hope that you're doing OK. My great-gradma Lilly was the best person that I've ever known and that I will ever know. She will always mean the world to me.

Nancy Shepherd

July 7, 2003

Grandma,
Thank you so very much for all the love and life that you gave us throughout all these years!! Thank you for the life long lessons that you tought us. I love you and will miss you very much!! Tell Grandad and the others hello and give them our love. Until we meet again...

Love,
Nancy, Mary Beth and April

Wendy Christen

July 6, 2003

Last week was a really sad time for all of those who knew my Great-Grandma Lillie. She left us with 97 years worth of great memories that we will cherish forever. I will definately miss being beaten at marbles by Grandma! She touched many lives and she will never be forgotten! I love and miss you, Grandma!

Rick McEntire

June 29, 2003

Lillie Mae was my Grandmother, and our whole family will miss her dearly.

Chalma Frost

June 27, 2003

I'm so sorry to hear of your dear one's
passing.

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