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Georgia Lilly Obituary

Lilly (Cokley) Georgia Mae Moore Lilly (Cokley), 96, was born in Brierfield, Alabama on February 23, 1919. Georgia has resided in Westerville, OH since 2000. She passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, July 23, 2015, at St. Ann's Hospital. Georgia was preceded in death by her parents George Wesley and Ada Moore, her husband Coleman Lilly (Cokley), siblings George Wesley Moore, Ada Moore Craig, Ruth Cook, Lucille Smith, Carrie Thomas, Lizzie Lilly, Christian Rice, Douglas Moore, and Cassie Moore. Georgia is survived by her loving daughter, Emma Lilly Henderson (the late Herbert W. Henderson, III, M.D.); grandsons, who affectionately called her Madea, Herbert W. Henderson, IV (C. Denese), Coleman DeWayne Henderson (Elizabeth); great grandchildren, Juanita Louise Henderson, Johnathan DeWayne Henderson, Herbert Wynleux Henderson, IV (Candace), Cynetha Nycole Henderson; great-great grandchildren, Leila N. Henderson, Jacob D. Henderson, and Keilynn A. Henderson. Celebration of Life 12Noon Friday, July 31, 2015 at Faith Ministries Church, 2747 Agler Rd., where her family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the start of service. Rev. Verlin Samples, officiating. Interment in Bibb County, Alabama. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name can be made to the following: Alzheimer's Association, AKA Education Foundation, TLOD Education Foundation, NSPDK Foundation, and/or Faith Ministries Education Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long Street. To sign her online memory book, please visit www.diehl-whittaker.com/obits

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jul. 28 to Jul. 29, 2015.

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Pam

August 6, 2015

So sorry to hear of your loss. Many childhood memories come to mind of Mrs. Georgia Mae. May her soul rest with the angels...

August 2, 2015

With deepest heartfelt sympathy - to the Lilly and Henderson family, on the loss of a lady I knew affectionately as Mrs. Lilly... With love, Robby

Deloris-Warren Cobb

August 1, 2015

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Rob

August 1, 2015

May God be with the family to give what is needed in order to cope with the loss of your loved one.

July 31, 2015

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

July 31, 2015

To the family of Ms. Georgia Mae Moore Lilly. I am so sorry for your loss. Ms. Georgia Mae was blessed with 96 years of strength. (Psalms 90:10) May your hearts be filled with joyful memories of time spent with her as you remember a life well lived. May the Hearer of Prayer bring you strength and peace in your time of sorrow.

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