Lillie Jean Kilburn, 74, of Benton died Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Sikeston Convales-cent Center.
She was born July 18, 1949, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau to Herbert L. Brown and Nettie Jean Bowman. She and David Lee Kilburn were married June 8, 1968, in Cape Girardeau. He preceded her in death April 30, 2024.
Survivors include four sons, Mark (Dawn) Kilburn of Benton, Michael Kilburn of Jackson, Randy (Sirena) Kilburn of Diehlstadt and Patrick Kaufman of Jackson; a sister, Nettie (Butch) Youngerman of Benton; seven grandchildren, Megan Kilburn, Dustin Hale, Brandon Lang, Hannah Lang, Sabrina Ramos, Anna Kilburn and Randy Kilburn Jr.; three great-grandchildren, Maranda Hale, Waylon Hale and Valerie Lang; and five fur grandchildren, Rowdy, Baby Girl, Whiskey, Tequila and Winnie.
Lillie was preceded in death by her parents, husband and a sister, Debra Mae Brown.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 8, at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.
Funeral will follow at noon Saturday, June 8, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Frank Worthington officiating. Burial will be at Lorimier Cemetery in Cape Girardeau.
Memorial contributions may be given to the family for funeral expenses.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.
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