She was born in Rutherford County, North Carolina on February 14, 1931 to Ocena Murray Lane and Yates Lane. She graduated from Sunshine High School and at the age of 18 began her 35-year career with Southern Bell as a telephone operator and sales person.
In addition, Lillian had a business out of her home where she baked and decorated countless cakes for weddings, birthdays and other special occasions.
Lillian began sewing at a very early age and became an excellent seamstress; making her own clothes for many years. Decorating cakes and sewing were Lillian’s passions as were cooking, recipes, canning and reading her Bible. Lillian was also a member of Eastern Hills Baptist Church where she was a faithful member in her Sunday School Class.
Lillian married Gene Bradford on January 26, 1963 after going on a blind date. Together they shared nearly 57 years of love and devotion.
Lillian is proceeded in death by her parents and her three sisters Carrie, Joyce and Annie. She is survived by her husband Gene of Mint Hill, son Gary Bradford of Sherrils Ford, granddaughter Amy (Jeff) Wilcox of High Point. NC, grandson Brent (Stacy) Bradford of Lincolnton, NC, grandson Lane (Amanda) Bradford of Denver, NC, seven great grandchildren, a great grandson-in-law and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services for Lillian will be held on Saturday, August 31st at McEwen Funeral Service in Charlotte with a visitation at 10:30am and service at 11:30, followed by interment at Sharon Memorial Park.
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