With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Lillian Darlene Lepper, who gained her angel wings on March 23, 2025. Her enduring legacy of love, strength, and unwavering kindness will forever be cherished by all who knew her.
Lillian dedicated several years of her life to Knudsen, Hershey’s, and Sunnyside Farms, eventually retiring from Sunnyside Farms.
A lifelong resident of Hughson, born on May 28, 1945, Lillian is survived by her loving children, Jason and Marla Drake, Lisa and Larry Meyer, her grandchildren, Jason and Katie Meyer, Kristin and Chris Biddle, Justin and Sarah Heinzle, Brandon Drake, Hayley Drake, and great-grandchildren, Jay Biddle and Harrison Heinzle, sister Carolyn Wheatley and family, and brother Gerald Coburn and family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Gerald and Juanita Coburn, and her husband, Mike Lepper.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Lakewood Memorial Park in Hughson to honor Lillian Darlene Lepper’s life. We will forever cherish the memories of her laughter, wisdom, and the boundless love she shared with us. Lillian will always hold a special place in our hearts.
