Nashville - Lillie "Sis" Medlin Cooley, age 81, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2019. Born in Nash County, NC on May 21, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Burbon and Bettie Pearce Medlin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Delano Cooley; daughter, Susan Drewery, son, Todd Cooley; and siblings, Hattie Mae Bunn, JC Medlin, Zelma Creekmore, Nivie Medlin and Violet Bryant.
Lillie leaves behind to cherish her memory, granddaughter, Ashley Drewery, grandson, Blake Drewery and great grandson, Bentley Noah Drewery. She is also survived by siblings, John "JB" Medlin, Joyce Pridgen (Willard), Brenda Batchelor and Eddie Medlin.
A visitation will be held on Friday, April 12, 2019 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Johnson Funeral Home with the funeral service following at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of the Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.
Visitation
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Friday 4/12, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Service
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Friday 4/12, 2:00 pm
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
I remember all the great family times we had.Every holiday or any day.All the great talks we had.She was the best cook of all times.Going to miss you Sis.After mama passed, you were a mama to me.I was hoping to visit this summer.But Jesus called you home.I will see you up yonder.Love you Sis.RIP You will always be a part of me.
Lit a candle in memory of Lillie Susan Sis Medlin Cooley
Lit a candle in memory of Lillie Susan Sis Medlin Cooley