Lilly grew up in St. Louis, MO, and graduated from Mercy High School. She was a classic beauty and her husband, David, was head-over-heels for her. They enjoyed a long marriage and raised three children. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and aunt. Lilly worked at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows and the St. Louis Gateway Arch. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Belleville, IL, and was active in the Society of the Sacred Heart, and a former member of the Mother’s Club at the church. She also volunteered at a number of Catholic charities. Lilly enjoyed reading, playing cards, and completing crossword puzzles in her free time. She was also an interior design enthusiast and a published poet. Lilly will always be remembered for her kindness and sense of humor.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, David Lee Pace; her sister, Mary, nee Hickey, Rodriguez; and a brother, Donald Hickey.
She is survived by a daughter, Bridget (Robert) Juen; two sons, Michael Pace and Brian Pace (Doug Mueller); grandchildren; great-grandchildren; a brother, Larry Hickey; a sister, Bernadette Porth; and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
According to Lilly’s wishes, her body was donated to Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Peace to all. Light to all. Love to all.