Lila Cargile Vandrell, 91, of Hoover, Alabama passed away while being cared for at Fair Haven Assisted Living on Wednesday, July 20th, 2022. She is survived by her children, Richard L. (Rose) Vandrell Jr. and Patricia Vandrell Pearson; Grandchildren, Robert (Kristen) Vandrell, Ashley (Jeff) Putt, Jennifer Paxton, Angela (Keith) MacConkey, and Jeremy (Jordan) Pearson, Great grand children; Jenna, Lila, Liam, Tony, Leon, Alice, Abbie, Reese, and Vincent. She is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Richard L. Vandrell; son, Michael Vandrell, Mother, Ruby Cargile; Father, Arthur Cargile; Brothers, Lewell, Lenvil, and Lamar; Sisters, Laureen, Lillian, and Laverne. Lila was affectionately known as Skeet by all her siblings and close friends. She was a graduate of Hueytown High School and retired from Midfield Elementary after many years of serving as the lunchroom manager. She adored porcelain dolls and had a beautiful collection. She loved to sew and cook, making nearly all the dresses for her granddaughters while they were little girls and cooking the best desserts and Thanksgiving meals.Her dressing recipe will be carried down for many years to come. A visitation for Lila will be held Tuesday, July 26, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Johns-Ridout's Mortuary-Elmwood Chapel, 800 Dennison Ave Sw, Birmingham, AL 35211, followed by a graveside from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Elmwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer's Of Central Alabama
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.johnsridoutselmwoodchapel.com for the Vandrell family.
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