Jacklyn Ann Lilly, age 83 of Elwood, passed away, Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis after an extended illness. She was born September 3, 1931 in Peoria, Illinois the daughter of Vincent and Inez (Morris) Reiley. She retired in July of 1991 from Delco Electronics in Kokomo where she worked for more than 28 years in production. She was a 1949 graduate of Summitville High School. Jacklyn married Joseph Logan Lilly on May 27, 1949 and they shared more than 58 years together. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, the U.A.W. and the Order of Eastern Star. Jacklyn enjoyed sewing and spending time with her family.

Jacklyn's family includes daughter, Linda J. (husband Melvin) Shuler of Elwood; son Joseph L. (wife Rebecca) Lilly of Elwood; brother, Luke "Lum" Reiley of California; brother-in-law, Bill Payne of New Haven; 5 grandchildren, Stacey Shuler, Kevin Lilly, April Lilly, Sarah Shuler, and Samantha Lilly;
11 great-grandchildren, Logan, Jayden, Anthony, Joe, Nolan, Brooklynn, Jacob, Jazmine, Jordan, Ava, and River; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Joseph L. Lilly who died on September 4, 2007; granddaughter, Jayda Lilly; sister, Geraldine (Reiley) Payne, and 2 brothers, Leo (wife Sandy) Reiley and Richard Reiley.

A funeral service celebrating Jacklyn's life will be conducted at 11 AM Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home in Elwood with Rev.Bill Johnston officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 4 to 8 PM Friday, June 19, 2015 at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home and will include an Eastern Star Memorial service at 7:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to SIDS Research through the funeral home. Online condolences: www.copherfeslermay.com.