Lillie Connelly Obituary
The world bids farewell to Lillie Connelly of Henderson, Kentucky, departing on October 30, 2025 at the age of 103. Lillie leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ezra Woodard and Ara Woodard; her former husband Thomas "Tony" Brooks, Sr.; her husband Paul Connelly; her children, Tommy Edward Brooks and Carolyn Jean Dewar; her siblings, Fred Alvis Woodard, Marion Carvel Woodard, William Elbert Woodard, Leamon Ray Woodard, Amy Catherine Cole, Marthella Ruth Cook Jenkins and Dorothy Alice Henderson; and her grandchildren, Guy Edward Brooks "P. Roo" and Deborah Jean Brooks.
She is survived by: her grandchildren, Teresa Sutton (George), Tonya Garrison (Danny) and Robert "Bear" Dewar; and her sisters, Corene Kellough and Shirley Sue Thurby. She is also survived by eight great grandchildren, 14 great great grandchildren, two great great great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 1st 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Sunday, November 2nd 2025 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Tomblinson Funeral Homes (325 1st St, Henderson, KY 42420). A funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 2nd 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Sunday, November 2nd 2025 at the Fernwood Cemetery (920 Madison St, Henderson, KY 42420).
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Mill Road Baptist Church in Evansville.
