Lillie Florence Arnett Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Lillie Florence Arnett of Texico, Illinois, born in Dix, Illinois, who passed away on September 26, 2023 at the age of 95. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lillie Florence Arnett to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Harry Edward Arnett; her son Jake Arnett; and her siblings, Othello, John, Robert, Oscar, George, Mort, Buck, Fred, Jim Beal, Isabelle Champ, Maude Chandler and Bessie Elliott.
She is survived by: her children, Peggy Arnett of Kirkwood, Barbara Arnett of Martin, Connie Simmons (Jerry) of Dix, Jack Arnett (Donna) of Bluford and Bobby Arnett (Linda Robinson) of Mt. Vernon; her grandchildren, Jean Ann Little of Dresden, Duane Elliston (Teresa) of Brookport, Regina Draper (Mike) of Geff, Justin Coffman of Martin, Dustin Arnett (Ashley Dyan) of Belleville, Josh Simmons of Texico, Jared Simmons (Michelle) of Columbia, Cory Arnett (Katie) of Fenton, Jessie Arnett of Mt. Vernon and Jake David Arnett (Jessie Noel) of Mt. Vernon; her great grandchildren, Skyler, Hagen, Lily Little of Dresden, Joseph McClain (Jade), Ashley Azbell, Addi Elliston of Brookport, Klayton Draper (Sarah Hulbert) of Springfield, Kloe Draper of Geff, D. J., Pamela, Drake Coffman of Martin, Taylor Arnett of Belleville, Alex Simmons of Texico, Mia Simmons (Tim Wilt, Jr.) of Mt. Vernon, Ben, Eli Simmons of Columbia, Ayda, Estes Arnett of Fenton, Kasen Arnett of Mt. Vernon and Ellie Arnett of Mt. Vernon; her great great grandchild Elodie Wilt of Mt. Vernon; her niece Judy VonBurg (Steve) of Dix; and her daughter-in-law Susan Arnett of Mt. Vernon.
Memorial gifts may be made to HOOAH Deer Hunt for Heroes, Pleasant Hill Cemetery, or the American Cancer Society, and will be accepted at the service, or by mail to Osborn Funeral Home, P.O. Box 130, Dix, Illinois 62830.
