Lillie P. Franklin, 81, of Metamora, IL passed away Friday, May 16, 2025, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.
She was born May 13, 1944, in Norris City, IL to James Roy and Opal Blake Dishman.
Lillie married Richard E. Franklin; he preceded her in death on April 24, 2020. Her son, Dale W. Behymer; son-in-law, William Kirkpatrick; three sisters and four brothers also preceded her in death.
She is survived by her children, Teresa Kirkpatrick, Diana (Doug Barrett) Lutton, Richard (Bobbi) Franklin; twenty-one grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Lillie worked in home health care until retiring in 2009.
She loved her family, especially her grandchildren, she enjoyed helping them get into trouble. Lillie enjoyed making breakfast for her grandchildren, car rides, fishing, camping, playing cards, dominos and marbles.
Cremation has been accorded and no services will be held.
The Cremation Society of Mid-Illinois Pekin/Peoria is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at csmico.com
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