Maxine Purcell Lillo was born on November 11, 1935 in Adele, KY to Hager and Nora (Bailey) Purcell. She passed away on January 30, 2024 in Willard, OH surrounded by her loving family. She has lived in Willard since 1951 and attended Willard High School. She married Gerald D. Lillo on March 3, 1954. They were married for 48 years until Gerald passed away in 2002. She worked at Pioneer Rubber Company and was a homemaker for several years while enjoying raising her children. She also worked at Pepperidge Farm from where she retired in 1997. She enjoyed attending church and taught Sunday School class for many years. She also enjoyed camping, gardening, sewing, music, and her family, especially family dinners.
She is survived by sons David (Judy) Lillo, Douglas (Nancy) Lillo, and son-in-law Terry Salyer, nephew Mike (Donna) Lillo of Willard, niece Crystal Lillo of Nevada, sisters Virginia Hillman of Port Clinton, Shirley Purcell of Shelby, Kathy (Bill) Inmon of Dandridge, TN, and Jean (Randy) Watts of Palm Coast, FL, brother Boyd C. Purcell of Dunbar, WV, and dear friend Ray Smith, grandchildren Jeremy (Daryll) Salyer, Maria (Jason) Ebersole, Josh (Kitty) Salyer, Carrie (Justin) Osborne, Ben (Ashley) Salyer, Maxfield Lillo, Prescott Lillo, Marnie K. Lillo, Juliana Lillo, step-grandchildren Shannon Caudill, and Heath Caudill, 20 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter Carol Salyer, sisters Georgia Zoll, and Bonnie Morris, brothers-in-law Curly Morris, Bob Hillman, and Richard Zoll, and three nephews.
Visitation will be at Willard Christian Alliance Church main campus on Friday, February 2, 2024 from 9:30am- 12 noon. Funeral service will be at 12:00 conducted by Pastor Bart McKelvy. Interment will be at Maple Grove Cemetery in New Haven beside her husband. Online condolences can be made to Maxine's family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com
Condolences
Barbara J. Eakins - Feb 8, 2024
Shirley, I am so sorry. My sincere sympathy to your entire family.
Linda Williams - Feb 5, 2024
Maxine was in a class I taught. She was a good student and sweet lady. I will always remember her essay with thoughtful insights about gift giving. I'm sorry for your loss.
David & Heidi Hawblitz - Feb 4, 2024
So sorry to hear of Maxcine's passing. She was a wonderful woman to know and work with. Our condolences to all of her family. May she RIP and may God give her family Comfort & Peace in knowing she is with You.
Brenda Daniel - Feb 4, 2024
My thoughts and prayers surround the Lillo family.
ReNea Owens - Feb 4, 2024
To the Lillo family, I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Keep the memories close to your heart
Wanda and Don Vantu - Feb 3, 2024
I'm so sorry. I wanted to see her. I loved that woman with all my heart I will miss her. Don and I will always remember everything she has done for our family. We will live in our home, remembering her. Dave, prayers for you and Judy, and your family. Love, Don , Wanda, and Kaela.
Chuck and Sherry Wolfe - Feb 2, 2024
Doug and Mike and families, I am so sorry to see this. I worked side by side with Maxine for years. Sweetest woman ever. She was special. Hugs and prayers for all of you.
Ray and Bonnie. Ryman - Feb 2, 2024
So sorry about Maxine. She was a very kind and gentle person. Prayers for peace and comfort
Denise Henry Schaub - Feb 2, 2024
Dave, Doug and family. I am so very sorry for your loss. May God wrap his arms around you at this difficult time. Big hugs and prayers 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
VIOLA LUNA - Feb 2, 2024
DAVE/JUDY - PRAYERS OUT TO U AND ALL LILLO FAMILY'S - LOVE VIOLA LUNA AND SON
Brenda Adams Bub - Feb 2, 2024
So very sorry for your loss, Maxine was a sweet kind lady and a good friend to my Aunt Helen who helped raise me. I remember her from the Assembly of God as a child .Many prayers for healing .
Terry and Chasity Robertson - Feb 2, 2024
We are deeply saddened for the Lillo Family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love to you all.
Joseph - kenya - Feb 1, 2024
My sincere condences..my you find solace in the Lord
Rick Reed - Feb 1, 2024
Dave and Doug and family, I am so sorry to hear about your moms passing. Its been a number of years since I last spoke to your mom about the history of Willard and if there was anything that was still around that your dad saved so I could get a photo of it. Your mom also knew my grandparents well that lived just down Washburn road. She was such a pleasure to talk to as well about church and us kids at the time at her home for church stuff. She was a class act! Prayers headed your way.
Sheila Burrows VanZile - Feb 1, 2024
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
CINDY VAN WAGNER-ALT - Feb 1, 2024
To Maxine's Family, My deepest sympathy in the loss of your mom, grandma, & sister. I have fond memories of your mom. She was so kind and soft spoken. May your special memories and God's love comfort you during this time of loss and the days to come. God Bless each of you! Cindy
Doug and Jeanne Lillo - Feb 1, 2024
Doug & David and families, I am so sorry for your loss, Maxine was such a sweet person. Our deepest condolences.
Peggy Opatken - Feb 1, 2024
Tim and I send our sympathy vto Doug. Nancy and family. Mike and Donna.. may she rest in peace. Such a nice long life.
Peggy Holbrook - Feb 1, 2024
So sorry for your loss.. She was a beautiful lady inside and out..
Loren & Joy Buurma - Jan 31, 2024
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family!! Blessings!!
Gina Lillo Riffle - Jan 31, 2024
Dave & Doug So sorry for your loss of an amazing woman. She will definitely be missed. Love you Aunt Maxine 💔
Maxine Lillo Ritchey - Jan 31, 2024
Heartfelt condolences to all of Maxine’s family. So so sorry for your loss.
Nancy Resendez - Jan 31, 2024
Doug, Nancy and family, I’m so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy Lillo Sanchez & Ernesto Sanchez - Jan 31, 2024
Dave, Doug, Terry & families, So very sorry to hear of Aunt Maxine's passing. She was a very kind soft spoken person who will be missed by all who knew her. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. May she rest in eternal peace. Love you, Aunt Maxine!
Melody - Jan 31, 2024
A Beautiful lady. Condolences.
Jeff & Linda Adams - Jan 31, 2024
Very sorry for your loss of Maxine.🙏
Brenda Cramer - Jan 31, 2024
I’m so sorry to hear of Maxine’s passing. She was a kind and caring person to everyone who knew her. Hugs and prayers to the family.
