Mildred L. "Millie" Lilly, age 86 of Elwood, died June 29, 2011 at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Elwood following an extended illness. She was born October 4, 1924 in Goldsmith, the daughter of Leo C. and Leota (Johnson) Cook. She was a Homemaker most of her life. She was a 1942 graduate of Tipton High School. She married Robert W. Lilly April 8, 1948. Millie was a lifelong member of Grace United Methodist Church in Elwood and a member of the United Methodist Women. She was a 50- year member of the Elwood Chapter of Order of Eastern Star. Millie enjoyed cooking, working crossword puzzles, and taking care of her family and others.

Survivors include her Husband – Robert W. Lilly of Elwood; Son – Robert W. (wife Anita) Lilly, Jr. of Elwood; 2 Brothers – Lloyd Cook of Elwood, Robert (wife Katherine) Cook of Atlanta; 3 Grandchildren – Trisha (Tom) Moser of North Carolina, Lindsay Lilly of Sharpsville, Wyatt Lilly of Elwood; Great-Grandson – Raymond Sampson of Sharpsville; and several Nieces and Nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a Brother – Don Cook.

The family's wishes are to have no visitation or funeral service at this time. Burial will take place at a later date in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Elwood. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Grace United Methodist Church, 1509 South D Street, Elwood, IN 46036. Arrangements have been entrusted to Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home in Elwood. Online condolences to the Lilly family may be made at www.copherfeslermay.com.