Lillie Mae White of Rockford, departed this earthly life, September 1, 2022. She was born March 17, 1943 in Little Rock, Arkansas  the daughter of Johnny and Lucinda Ross. Lillie lived in Rockford most of her life coming from Arkansas. She married, Joel White Jr. June 25, 1959, he preceded her in death. Lillie was employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse by a local agency, working at local multiple hospitals and nursing homes in the Rockford area. She was a member of St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church. She graduated from West High School and Rockford School of Practical Nursing where she received her degree.

Lillie leaves to cherish many loving memories, four daughters, Innette (Sonny) Zackery, Jodi White, Lynn (Keith) Williams, and Marsha (Johnny) Smith; 12 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 9 great great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends including special family friend, who she loved like a daughter, Vianne Evans. She was predeceased by her husband; parents; three daughters, Debra, Sonya and Brenda White; three grandchildren, Special, Samuel Joel, Sedric and Shaquille Zackery; five sisters, Rosie McCoy, Margret Hanserd, Bernice Dowthard, Maple Goodloe and Lucille Batten; and three brothers, Johnny, Walter and Freddie Ross.

Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 10, 2022 at St. Luke M.B. Church 2919 19th Street. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Arrangement completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave.