Lila Lee Barrington Cason, 92, loving mother and grandmother, passed away at her home on January 17, 2020. Lila was born in Hillsborough County on September 2, 1927. She was predeceased by her parents Eva and Lamar Barrington. She was also predeceased by her husband, George Thomas Cason. Lila lived with her family in Fort Meade. She attended FSU and graduated in 1948. She received her degree in Business Administration. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. After graduation, she taught high school in Lake Wales, FL until 1951. In 1951, she married George “Tom” Cason, from Plant City. They lived in Fort Myers for two years then settled in Orlando in 1953 where they were active in their citrus and fertilizer business. Lila served as secretary to the Headmaster of Lake Highland Preparatory School the first year it opened. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Orlando, The Junior League of Orlando - Winter Park, The Rosalind Club, and The Country Club of Orlando. One of Lila’s favorite past times was playing bridge with her friends.
She is survived by her son George Thomas Cason Jr. (wife Mary), daughter Lucinda Cason Vaughn; grandchildren George Thomas Cason III (wife Melissa), Lee Taylor Cason, Casey Lee Vaughn; great-grandchildren Claire Taylor Cason, George Thomas Cason IV, and James Lee Cason.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Rosalind Club, First United Methodist Church of Orlando or the Alzheimer's Association.
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