Violena Grant

Lilly

Violena Grant Lilly, 88, passed away on September 24, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Born May 28, 1938, in Calera, AL. She was the beloved daughter of Leslie Grant and Beulah Horn. She spent many years traveling to Chicago, Illinois to spend time with her stepmother, Sarah Mae Grant, brother Will H. Wynn Sr., and sister-in-law Daisy Wynn.

She confessed Christ at an early age and was a long-time member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Montevallo, Alabama. She was a faithful member of the Missionary Society until her sickness.

Violena was educated in Shelby Co. school system. She was employed by Seaman Timber Company where she retired.

She was united in marriage on February 8, 1957, to Mr. Thomas Lilly Sr. and they shared the joys of life together for 48 years.

Violena will be remembered for her confident, spirited nature, and generous heart. Each year, she contributed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and various Veterans' organizations. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. Also, she had a great love for jewelry.

She was preceded in death by her husband Mr. Thomas Lilly Sr., children, Tommie Lilly Dimps, Thomas Lilly Jr., and Teresa Lilly Love, grandson, Ondre' Lilly, granddaughter, Ashley Foster, and great-grandsons, Jonathan Wynn and Caleb White.

She leaves to cherish her loving memory: her daughters Gwenitha Lilly, Joyce Lilly White (Adam), Bonnie Lilly, Peggy Lilly Wortham(Ohio); her sons, Rick Lilly (Ohio) and Fletcher Lilly (Vivian); twenty-four grandchildren, forty-one great-grandchildren, and seventeen great-great grandchildren; brother, Will H. Wynn Sr. (Illinois) and a host of nieces and nephews along with other relatives and friends.

Special granddaughter, Jackie Lilly Walker (Martin) who took care of all her needs until death. Special thanks to her nephew Henry Pope for checking on her daily. Special thanks to Pam Turner (Rick) for all your acts of kindness these last few years. Thank you to Albert P. Jones Sr.(Joyce) for the unwavering support and love. Thank you to the entire staff at Diversicare of Riverchase, especially Holly Streeter. She went above and beyond to provide excellent care and companionship to our mother.