March 29, 2024

Loyd Lilly

Garland, Texas

Loyd Lilly, 74, of Garland, Texas, formerly of Orient, died March 31, 2015, at his home.

Celebration of life services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, May 23, at Orient United Methodist Church, 124 S. Maple St. The Rev. Cathy Nutting will officiate. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery. A luncheon will follow the committal service at the church. Steen Funeral Home, 101 S.E. Fourth St., Greenfield, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.steenfunerals.com.

Loyd Eugene Lilly, son of Thelma (Ray) and John Lilly, was born Oct. 29, 1940, in the rural Greenfield area.

Loyd was raised and educated in the Orient and Greenfield area. He graduated from Orient Consolidated High School in 1958.

On July 22, 1960, Loyd married Alice Gregoski in Omaha.

Loyd is survived by his children, Lavon Glines of Chapman, Neb., Denise Johnson (Dale) of Lincoln, Neb., and John Lilly (Shelly) of Grand Island, Neb.; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; siblings, Bob Lilly (Elva) of Greenfield, Theresa Hammond (Bob) of Sioux City and Geneva Engel of Des Moines; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Loyd was preceded in death by his parents; brother Ed Lilly; and sister Gertrude Weaver.