Gladys Umbach Lilly

Gladys Umbach Lilly, of Algiers, LA. passed away on Friday, November 25, 2016 at the age of 100 years old. Beloved wife of the late William (Mike) Lilly. Mother of William R. Lilly, II of Dallas, TX and Janice L. Gelband (husband, Steve) of Roebuck, S.C. Grandmother of Eli MacDonald and Asher MacDonald. Daughter of the late Maggie Murray Umbach and August F. Umbach. Sister of the late Elizabeth T. Umbach, Dorothy Stathopolor, Clayton A. Umbach, Warren M. Umbach, Fredrick W. Umbach, Robert M. Umbach, Joseph M. Umbach and Raymond L. Umbach. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Married to “Mike” Lilly for 63 years. Homemaker and volunteer for many causes in her long life. Gladys touched numerous lives with her sharp wit and insight, always with a caring manner loved by so many. Gladys was a member of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church for 42 years – Stephen Craft, Minister. Church service as a Celebration of Gladys’ life. No flower donations please. Those wishing to honor her memory can support the St. Philip’s Episcopal Church and Woldenburg Village in Algiers.
Special thanks to her many health care providers for their dedication and loving care at Woldenburg Village, including devoted caregivers Patricia Johnson and Candice Daily.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend visitation at Mothe Funeral Homes, 1300 Vallette Street, Algiers, LA on Saturday, December 3, 2016 from 11:00 am until 12:30. Funeral Services will be held at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 3643 Aurora Drive, New Orleans, LA at 1:00 pm. Burial to follow at Westlawn Cemetery, Gretna, LA. For directions, or to view and sign the online guestbook please visit www.mothefunerals.com