Lillian Chawner Gish
1923 - 2017
Lillian Chawner Gish
1923 - 2017
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1923
DIED
2017
Lillian Gish Obituary
Lillian Chawner Gish passed away at age 93, February, 10, 2017. Lillian was born September 6, 1923 in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, England. She was the youngest of six children. She was preceded in death by her parents, John William and Gertrude Bromley Chawner; her five siblings, Johnny, George, Arthur, Sylvia and Hilda; and her husband, Herman Gish, Jr. Lillian is survived by three children, Glen (Paula), Gary (Janet) and Karen (Jim Spinks); her six grandchildren, Trevor (Carla), Brent (Renee), Caytie (Wes Sanders), Jennifer (Jeremy Doner), Christian and Jordan; four great grandchildren, Ava, Gavin, Chawner, and Adiah; and brother-in-law Willis Averill from England. Lillian resided in England for 21 years until she met Herman during WWII. After a whirlwind courtship, they were married on June 6, 1945, in England; shortly after, Lillian travelled by herself on the Queen Mary to join her beloved Herman in the United States, leaving her entire family behind. They lived in Texas, Oklahoma, Indiana and New York, but their deepest roots were in Louisville, Kentucky.
Lillian was a homemaker and loved to golf, bowl and cheer for the Louisville Cardinals. She and Herman always held annual Derby Parties with friends and family. She was a member of Wildwood Country Club, Watkins Methodist Church, a resident of Brownsboro Park Retirement Community and most recently, The Episcopal Church Home.
Lillian will be remembered for being very set in her ways, never quite losing her British accent, her passion for "boiling hot tea", being Nannie, and her love for her family.
Visitation will be 3-7 pm Thursday, at Arch L. Heady & Son Funeral Home, 7410 Westport Road, and Funeral Service on Friday at 11:00 am, with entombment to follow at Louisville Memorial Gardens East.
Thanks to the Norton's Brownsboro Hospital for her last days of care. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Kentucky and Southern Indiana.
Please visit www.archlheadywestport.com to leave a condolence for the family.
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Erv Klein
February 19, 2017
I am a friend of Glen Gish. I was out of town when Ms. Gish passed and am very sorry I missed the visitation. Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss.
Erv Klein
Sandra Simpson
February 17, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. I attended church with your Mother and always enjoyed hearing her speak with her accent. We also saw a lot of each other at the Dollar Tree when she was still driving. She will be missed. Prayers for the family.
Scott Hunt
February 16, 2017
To the Gish family....keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Remembering your Mom (and Dad) from years gone by as extremely personable, fun-loving people, readily engaging and welcoming your friends. Hope your growing family is doing well.
Our best,
Scott and Mary
February 15, 2017
To the Gish family. Please accept my deepest condolences. May knowing that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many bring a measure of comfort. We look forward to the time when all things that cause sickness, sorrow and death will be eradiacted by God's Kingdom. Matthew 6: 9, 10
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Kay Pottinger-Pfeiffer
February 15, 2017
I always remember your parents having a zest for life! I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother.
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kay Pottinger Pfeiffer
February 15, 2017
With deepest sympathy, may you find comfort from God's word at John 6:40
Bennie Jane Whitlock
February 13, 2017
Enjoyed talking with her while waiting to go to U of L games and listening to her fabulous accent. Always cheerful, pleasant and wearing that beautiful smile.
February 13, 2017
May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11
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