Lillie Rae Kneece Edwards
December 12, 1932 – June 26, 2017
Lillie Rae Kneece Edwards passed away at her daughter’s home in
Indianapolis on June 26, 2017. Lillie was born in South Carolina. She spent
many years as a working mother of 5. After retiring, Lillie moved to
Wilmington, North Carolina, one of her favorite places. Lillie loved
Wilmington and often walked downtown along the Cape Fear River. She shared
her love of youth and community by doing volunteer work in Wilmington.
Lillie cherished her time volunteering as a foster grandparent and sitting
with newborns.
Lillie’s sharp wit, strong character, loving heart and devotion to family
will be missed deeply. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and
great-grandmother, known to many as Granny Rae. Lillie had 5 children
(Magdalene Ames, Rebecca Boyd, Lee Edwards, Tracy Edwards and Stuart
Edwards), 10 grandchildren (Heather, Tara, Jennifer, Stefanie, Quentin,
Justin, Robert, Clayton, Breanne, and Shannon), and 17 great grandchildren
(Hadley, Roman, Abraxas, Zen, Lucretia, Josiah, Kyler, Alden, Adeline,
Justin, Jaxon, Tracy, Laurel, Becky, Spencer, Elijah and Robert).
Lillie is also survived by her sister Doris E. Preston and multiple nieces
and nephews of South Carolina. Lillie will be laid to rest in South
Carolina near her childhood home. Her memory will be carried in the hearts
of all of those that knew and loved her.