Obituary of Johnie Lilley

Johnie Lemuel Lilley Native of Pungo, NC Johnie Lemuel Lilley, age 89, of 107 Equestrian Drive, Shawboro, NC, died Wednesday, April 14, 2004, at his residence. He was born in Pungo, NC, the son of the late Johnie Lemuel Lilley and Mary Allen Lilley Cooper, and the husband of Madeline Hastings Lilley of the residence. Mr. Lilley was a retired rigger for Norfolk Ship Building and Dry Dock and was a member of the Portsmouth Assembly of God Church. Mr. Lilley is survived by four daughters, Lois Stewart of Saucier, MS, Winnie Adams of Pantego, NC, Brenda McRobie of Dalton, GA, and Sandra Brasted of Shawboro, NC; three sons, Johnie Lilley, Jr., of Norfolk, VA, Rickey Lilley, Sr., of Farmville, VA, and Ronnie Lilley, Sr., of Shawboro, NC; one sister, Effie Cooper of Pantego, NC; twenty three grandchildren; thirty four great grandchildren; and ten great-great grandchildren. A funeral service will be Saturday, April 17, 2004, at 2:00 PM in the Grandy Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Lee R. Moody officiating. Burial will be in Laurel Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM in Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, and immediately following the service at the church. Twiford’s Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. To sign the online register visit www.twifordfh.com.