Lela Solomon Obituary
The memory of Lela Solomon (Collinsville, Illinois), born in Marble Hill, Missouri, who passed away on April 25, 2026 at the age of 87, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lela Solomon to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid adieu to Lela's earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in her wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration Lela has bequeathed us. For though she may have departed from our sight, her spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.
She is survived by: her husband Russell Solomon III; her brother Terry Abernathy (Norma); her daughter Suzanne Coleson; her son-in-law Kevin; her sons, Christopher Solomon (Margaret Greco) and Michael Martin (Brent Horner); her granddaughter Ashleigh Manley (Brendan); and her nieces, Terri Abernathy (Gregg Wormuth) and Tina Osborn (Mike).
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to the Glen Carbon Library or the Metro East Humane Society, in honor of her insatiable appetite for reading and her lifelong love of animals — especially the little long ones.
