Lillie B. Ficklen (nee Tidwell), age 98, of Merrillville, IN, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021.
Lillie is survived by her daughter, Anna King Lund; grandchildren: Rebecca (Terry Alan) Crews, Samuel Taylor King, Elizabeth J. King; great-grandchildren: Naomi Anna Burton, Azriel Patricia Crews, Tera Crews, Winfrey Elizabeth Crews, Isahia Samuel Crews, Tyannah (Sylvester Martez) lark, Taylor King, Schuyler Elizabeth King Westfield, Ariana “Storm” Asher King, Dominique Gabriella Robinson, Danielle Elizabeth Ratcliff (Torean); great-great grandchildren: Miley Hernandez, Thurman Dwayne Atkinson, Torean Lesly Ratcliff Jr., Brian Christopher Wahington Jr.; nephews: Frankie Tidwell Jr., Daniel Tidwell; nieces: Phyllis Tidwell; Barbara Rowe, Teresa Turner; nephews: Frankie Tidwell, Danny Tidwell.
Lillie was preceded in death by her husband: Cleveland Ficklen; siblings: Frank Tidwell, Lillian Tidwell Turner.
Lillie was a member of Laurel Another Chance Church. She was a hard worker who enjoyed gathering with her friends and playing cards. Lillie was a house-keeper who took care of many families, hospitals, and hotels.
Services are entrusted to Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre.
In memory of Lillie, donations may be made to Laurel Another Chance Church Team Groups.
Visit Lillie’s online guestbook at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com 219-663-2500.