Rev. Jerome Lilly was born on June 6, 1963, in Shelby County, Alabama, to the late Zeddie Lilly Jr. & Margaret H. Lilly. Raised in Bibb County, Alabama (Little River), Jerome began his spiritual journey at Carlton Hill Baptist Church. He had a passion for cooking, music & sharing humor. Jerome cherished his nieces & nephews & had a gift for forming connections with everyone he met. His presence will be deeply missed. Jerome passed away on November 27, 2024, at his residence, where he received his heavenly crown. Jerome was preceded in death by his brother, Dwight E. Lilly Sr.; sister, Angela L. Lilly,; brother, Timothy Lilly & nephew Zeddie Jamichael Crews. He leaves behind to cherish his memory: his siblings, Erma H. Pope (James) of Huntsville, AL, Charles Lilly (Marilyn) of Helena, AL, Sandra Crews of Bibb County, AL, Arthur D. Lilly (Joanne) of West Blockton, AL, and Rev. Ray Lilly (Sonya) of Calera, AL; as well as a host of relatives and friends. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to Robert Akins Sr., Deloris Lucius, Eric Burns, Dwight & Lakisha Brown, Rachelle Simpson & Fresenius Kidney Care Montevallo, AL, for their care & support.