Lilla Crusoe Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on March 9, 2026, at the age of 81, Lilla Crusoe of Highlands, North Carolina passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lilla Crusoe to pay them a last tribute.

Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Lilla leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Samuel Guy Phillips and Lilla Ann Gomez Phillips; and her husband Jack Ray Crusoe. She is survived by: her children, Lisa Wilson (Edwin) and Michael Barnes; her granddaughter Leslie Wilson Bradham (Paul); her great grandchildren, Sarah Kate Bradham and Kelsey Ann Bradham; and her siblings, Deborah Phillips Bryant and Raymond Guy Phillips.