Lottie Allen Lillard

January 9, 1924 - August 20, 2021

Lottie Thompson Allen Lillard, 97, of Cascade, VA, died Friday, August 20, 2021 at her residence after a decline in her health for the past three months. Lottie was born in Pittsylvania County, VA, on January 9, 1924, a daughter of the late Waddie Thompson Allen and Rainey Wingfield Allen. She lived most of her life in Axton, VA and Cascade, VA, and was a graduate of Brosville High School. Lottie worked at the Corner Market Restaurant where she was owner and operator for 12 years. After the Corner Market Restaurant she worked at Brown Products in Axton, VA, until her retirement. She was a member of Cascade Baptist church where she served as church pianist until the age of 90. She was a member of the Cascade Community Senior Citizens Club. On March 28, 1942 she married Alfred Julian Lillard, who died on May 1, 2002. In addition to her husband, Lottie was predeceased by a son, Julian Allen Lillard, a grandson, Stephen A. Lillard, a brother, William D. Allen, and a sister, Jettye A. Herndon. Survivors include a daughter, Deborah L. Durham (Steven) of Cascade, VA; three grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and one great great grandson. To honor Lottie’s wishes the family will have a private graveside service. Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel is respectfully serving the Lillard family.