Obituary of Lillian E. Lis

Lillian E. Lis, 91, of Willseyville, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2015. Lillian was predeceased by her parents, Robert Emerson and Augusta Howard; her best friend and love of her life, Stephen Lis, Sr.; foster daughter, Pam Baker; sister, Helen McKeeby. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Sandra Budinger, Carol and Gary Henry, Stephanie and James Doucett, Stephen J. Lis, Jr., Janice and George Thomas; 16 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; sister, LuLu Klock; several nieces and nephews. Lillian and Stephen loved to travel extensively in their retirement. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home, 137 Main St., Candor, NY with the Rev. Phil Jordan, officiating. Burial will follow in the Smith Valley Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday Evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in Lillian E. Lis’ memory to Schriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 N. Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607 or St. Jude Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908. Condolence may be made to Lillian’s family at www.emfaheyfuneralhome.com.