Lillian Jeanette McKissack, age 94, passed away peacefully Monday, January 17, 2022 at her daughter’s home in Palm Coast, FL. Lillian was born to James Albert and Hattie Phillips in Bay Minette, AL. Lillian was an amazing and fierce woman, holding fast to her beliefs. She was a wonderful and devoted wife and mother. She was the President of the Women’s Auxiliary at the VFW Post 3568 in Bay Minette for 23 years; she was the activities director at Atmore Nursing Home and also Montrose Bay in Fairhope. She enjoyed gardening and was an excellent cook. Lillian and her husband Bill loved to travel with their friends. She will be dearly missed by her close family and friends.
She is survived by her children, Beverley A. (Barry) Ragland of Palm Coast, FL and Johnny R. (Eleni) Crutchfield of Bay Minette, AL; one brother, Billy Phillips of VA; one sister, Jean Waters of FL; one grandson, Zechray (Emily) Crutchfield of Carson Hills, VA and one great granddaughter, McKenna Crutchfield of Carson Hills, VA.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Laban U. “Bill” McKissack; her parents, James Albert and Hattie Hilburn Phillips; a son, Charlie Crutchfield; a grandson, Colby Daulton Crutchfield and brothers, Harry, Oliver, Gordon and Leroy Phillips.
Funeral services will be held Monday, January 24, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the chapel of Norris Funeral Home with Reverend Edd McMillan officiating. Burial will follow at Bay Minette Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Monday, January 24, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. until the 2:00 p.m. service at Norris Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to the North Baldwin Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 190, Bay Minette, AL 36507.
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