Birth date: Sep 4, 1913 Death date: Jan 19, 2016
Katherine Lillagore (nee Strunk) passed away peacefully at her daughter’s residence in Wiltons Manor, Florida on January 19, 2016. Born in Philadelphia, Katherine was 102 years old. She was a former resident of Maple Shade. Belove Read Obituary
Such a beautiful tribute to your mother. My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family. Angel Farrell
TO MY EXTENDED FAMILY , I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I WILL CHERISH THE MEMORIES OF AUNT KATHERINE AND ALL THOSE GREAT HAPPY TIMES AT HER HOUSE AND WITH MY COUSINS, I REMEMBER ONE TIME SPECIFICALLY THAT SHE WAS DOWN IN NEW GRETNA WATCHING MY SISTER AND I WHILE MOM AND DAD WERE AWAY , AND WE TALKED HER INTO TAKING US TO SEE THE BLUE LAGOON , [MIND YOU AN R RATED MOVIE , AND WE WERE UNDER AGE] AND DURING THE MOVIE SHE SAID YOUR PARENTS ARE GONNA SHOOT ME FOR TAKING YOU TO THIS MOVIE, THERE WAS SOME SUBTLE NUDITY AND BACK THEN NOT TOO ACCEPTABLE FOR THE PREACHERS DAUGHTERS WE NEVER TOLD, UNTIL LATER YEARS, AUNT KATHERINE IVE LOVED YOU MY ENTIRE LIFE AND YOUR PARTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR MY CHILDHOOD MEMORIES THE CARNAVALS, THE BACK YARD BBQS, THE CERAMICS THE BEAUTY PARLOR IN YOUR HOUSE , SITTING ON THE FRONT PORCH AT NIGHT AND CATCHING LIGHTENING BUGS, GOING TO THE ICE CREAM PARLOR WATCHING YOUR STORIES WITH YOU AND SAVING A PICTURE FROM 1979 THAT I COLORED AND YOU HAD TUCKED AWAY IN A DRAWER AND TAKING THE TIME TO SEND IT TO ME ONLY JUST A FEW YEARS AGO. THANKYOU UNTIL I SEE YOU AGAIN, LOVE CINDY
Katherine was truly a wonderful lady my condolences to the entire family.
Great memories growing up with Cot and Tom in the 50's. Mrs Lillagore was such a wonderful, accepting mom and always welcomed us kids into the home. Part of our childhood is lost with her passing, but the memories are strengthened. Bless the family, thinking of y'all.
Bob Cunningham
There is no way to say how I feel losing my Aunt Katherine. She has been one of the most important people in my life. She has always been there for me, my husband Neil, and our children. She was my mother's best friend and boy were they something when we're with my dad and Uncle Cot. I will always remember her in the fondest way, like a second mother. I have so many memories ,I could write a book. When we went to lunch with Anne and Alyson and could never find Red Lobster( even though it was only a few miles away). I can honestly say"Aunt Katherine, you're the best Aunt I could ever have and and I can't see my life without you in it". God bless you, rest in peace. Xo.
So many fond memories of Aunt Katherine-sleepovers with cousins Cherie and Cindy , ceramics in the basement , playing in the empty house next door , really good food, big porch , big tree out front . Later on - the stripper at Peggy's bachelorette party -she always laughed about that .my Gram and her , fun lunch times with my mom and Ann Sparks, skyping on her 102nd Birthday, painting her fingernails, and telling it like it is. If you gained weight She would tell you . And me always thinking she looked line Edith Bunket and also she never seemed to age!!
Dear Aunt Katherine. You were loved by everyone. You are my favorite Aunt even though you are my Great Aunt. The year I came to live with you and Uncle Cot was so much fun. I would rush home from college to watch General Hospital with you. We watched Luke and Laura get married!! You taught me how to crochet afghans and now I make them for cancer patients. You taught me how to " pay it forward"
I always loved being at your house and doing ceramics. I still have the nativity set we made together. Thank you for all the wonderful childhood memories. Please say hello to Mom for me in heaven. I know she was there to welcome you. I was blessed to have you in my life. I love you. Love , Cherie
