Lily Chinn

Lily Chinn passed away peacefully surrounded by family members on August 30, 2012 at the age of 87. She was born on February 9, 1925. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell, sisters, Doris Leong and Sylvia Yuke. A sister to Sooky Lee, MaryAnne Yee, and Barbara Chew. Lily grew up in Sacramento in the neighborhood of Southside Park. She graduated from Lincoln Junior High and Sacramento High Schools. Lily worked at State Market, Weinstock's, and for the State of California Departments of Motor Vehicles, Health Services, and Developmental Services. Lily enjoyed spending time with family members and friends, gardening, needlepoint, sewing, cooking and had a passion for walking with friends around William Land Park. Left to cherish her memories are son, Darryl (wife Susan); daughter, Cynthia (husband Steve) and son, Gordon as well as three grandchildren, Patricia, Derek and Melanie.

Visitation for Lily will be held on Friday Sept 7, 2012 from 5-7 pm at Harry A. Nauman & Son located at 4041 Freeport Blvd. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012 at 11 am at Harry A. Nauman & Son followed by burial at East Lawn Memorial Park, located at 4300 Folsom Blvd. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Chinese Community Church, 5600 Gilgunn Way, Sacramento, CA 95822, or to the charity of your choice .