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Loretta Lillard Obituary

DANVILLE - Loretta Lillard, 91, of Indianapolis, formerly of Danville, died at 10:15 a.m. Friday (Aug. 8, 2025) at home. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at Leek & Sons Funeral Home, 304 E. Williams St., Danville.

Published by The News-Gazette on Aug. 12, 2025.

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Jacqulyn Harris

August 13, 2025

Sending condolences to the entire family.
To Joyce and siblings know that Rob and I have you all in our thoughts and prayers. May your mom´s legacy live on in each of you all. .
Rob and Jackie Harris

Kathy Rascoe Pipes

August 12, 2025

Joyce, praying for you and your Family. Ms Loretta was loved. Your family will surely be blessed for taking wonderful loving care of y´all´s Mom. Love always

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