After a life of love and quiet grace, Lillian A Smith of Marion, IN has passed.
What remains is memory — and the gratitude of those she loved.
Lillian spent her working life as ['General Motors'] — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew her best.
What we carry forward is the light others gave us.
Lillian A Smith
October 15, 1939 ~ May 1, 2026
Lillian A Smith, 86, Marion, passed away at 7:10 pm on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Miller's Merry Manor in Marion. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Sunday, October 15, 1939, to Paul and Lillian "Emma" (Colvin) Drook.
Lillian graduated from Marion High School and worked at General Motors. She was a hardworking woman and a loving mother and grandmother who always put her family first. She enjoyed shopping, spending time with loved ones, and visiting LaDanz Studio. Lillian loved roller skating, even competing, and spent many fun days at Idyl Wyld. Her faith was important to her; she read her Bible often and loved listening to the Gaithers. She even had the pleasure of meeting them a few times. Lillian will be remembered for her strong work ethic, her faith, and her deep love for her family.
Survivors include her sons, Bradley Allen Bradford, Jonathan Eric (Susie) Bradford, Timothy Robert (Lisa) Bradford, Aaron Bradford; daughter, Jill Elaine (Melvin) Williams of Marion; grandchildren, Kirston Hiller, Kileigh Williams, Kennedy Williams, Kaylan Williams, Austin Bradford, Addison Bradford, Alysha Bradford, Katlyn (Tyler) Kukuris, Sydney Bradford, Abby Zablocki, Khloe Jourdain Bradford; great grandchildren, Antonio, Alonzo, Aurora. Austin Jr., Layla, Ophelia, Qe'erra; brother, Forrest Drook; and sister, Joan Johnson.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul C. Drook, Sr., and Lillian "Emma" Drook.
The family will receive visitors from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral & Cremation Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.
Immediately following the time of visitation, a service to celebrate Lillian's life will begin at 12:00 pm with Scott Hafer and Ladd Taylor officiating. Burial will take place at Grant Memorial Park.
Memories may be shared online at www.nswcares.com.
