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LAKELAND - Kristin Myrick Ilic, age 38, passed away on July 12, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of Zoran Ilic and loving mother of two sons.
Kristin was born in Lakeland on January 19, 1978 and grew up in Lakeland. She graduated from Lakeland High School in 1996 and from the University of Florida in 2001. Kristin worked as a preschool teacher and found her love of teaching young children at All Saints Academy and Little Shepherds. She was a member of the Junior League of Greater Lakeland and the Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. Kristin made an impact in her community through her leadership and dedicated volunteerism.
She was the daughter of Marsha McLaulin and the late Cletus W. Myrick. Besides her husband, Zoran, and her mother, Marsha, Kristin is survived by her two sons: Grant Ilic (5) and Drew Ilic(3); her brother Jason Hall (Kerrie); her step-father, Doug McLaulin; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Rudy and Diane Ilic; brother-in-law Mike Ilic (Mari); sisters-in-law Zora Burch (Chris) and Marcia Hueneke (Chris); many nieces and nephews as well as a loving extended family.
Kristin was an incredible person who loved spending time with her husband, children and family. She was most proud of her important role as a mother to her young boys. She also loved the beach, traveling and spending time with her countless number of friends. Kristin loved life and was loved by many.
A funeral service will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 175 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland, 33801, on Friday, July 15, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. A visitation will be held at Heath Funeral Chapel Tribute Center, 328 S. Ingraham Ave., Lakeland on Thursday July 14, 2016 from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation in Kristin's name c/o Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Suite MBC-Found; Tampa, FL 33612 or online at
www.moffitt.org/giving . All donations will be directed to the Sarcoma research fund. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.heathfuneralchapel.com
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Glen & Janice Varnadoe
July 23, 2016
We loved you dearly and will miss you always. May God's Glory be upon you, Zoran and the boys.
All our Love to Your Family.
Inez Levin
July 15, 2016
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry that we were not there to attend the services. We had no idea when Kristin's passing took place. Please accept our deepest heartfelt sympathies.
vann sullivan
July 15, 2016
Know that we have you in our thoughts and prayers in this time of loss. Vann,Holly, and River
July 15, 2016
Zoran, My Deepest Sympathy.
Charlotte Walter, Lake Ashton Golf Club.
David & Anne Spiro
July 13, 2016
Our sympathies go out to Kristin's husband and sons, but most of all to my friend of 40 years, and Kristin's most loving father, Kenneth Smith.
Kristin, all that knew you were blessed to have gone through life's journey with you. Bless you beautiful lady.
Marley Euliano
July 13, 2016
Kristin I will cherish the memories we had together as a reconnecting family. Although they were few and far between, you touched my heart. May God welcome you into his paradise with open arms. You have left footprints behind that will never fade away. The Euliano's love you forever !
Stanford Penrod
July 13, 2016
My sincere condolences to Kristin's father ken Smith, and extended family on the loss of a dear daughter Mother,and sibling . May you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers
Sarah S
July 13, 2016
Kristin showed us all what it was like to fight hard and always had a positive attitude! My thoughts and prayers go out to her husband and boys. I'm comforted knowing she is in a better place and free of pain.
Irene & Joe Bullara
July 13, 2016
Our sincere sympathy for Zoran, kids & family Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill & Ruth Boulet
July 13, 2016
Lives that are lived to the fullest leave the deepest hole. It is obvious that Kristin lived to the fullest, our prayers are with you and your family Zoran, although you were blessed for only a short time, you were blessed in a deeper way than most,
Steve & Debbie Perkins
July 13, 2016
Z and family... We are so sorry to hear this. May our thoughts and prayers be with you and your family.
Steve and Debbie Perkins
Art Fulmer
July 13, 2016
Kristin has been my friend since my very first memories. I'm comforted knowing that she is in a better place and I will continue to pray for her family.
Teresa and David Hammett
July 13, 2016
Very Sorry for Your Family's Loss. Prayers of Comfort to You All.
David & Brenda Ganus
July 13, 2016
Our condolences to the Family, our prayers will be for you during your time of healing.
David & Brenda Ganus
Barbara and Tom Richards
July 13, 2016
Kristin showed us all how to live a meaningful life as she loved her students and family.She showed us strength in her fight to beat cancer. Her many friends are very sad but we all know she is now our angel watching over us. Sympathy to all who were touched by her smile and love.
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