Lillie Ruth Smith Walker's Obituary
Lillie Ruth Smith Walker, of Chattanooga, gained her wings Tuesday, November 24, 2020 in a Gwinnett, Georgia hospital. She was born June 15, 1934, in West Point, GA, to the late Tom and Minnie Moss Patillo. Lillie was a devoted member of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church and the Widow’s Harvest Ministries. She retired from the Hamilton County Nursing Home in 2010. Lillie was a hard-worker and provided for many people. She was affectionately known as the neighborhood frozen-lady. She is preceded in death by her husband, Victor Walker; son, Luther Smith, Jr.; great-grandson, Antonio Smith, Sr; great-great-grandson, Antonio Smith, Jr.; 5 brothers, 5 sisters; and very special niece and nephew, WillieMae Holland and Kenneth Patillo. She has left many wonderful memories to be cherished by her daughters, Sandra Smith and Diann Smith; grandchildren, Derick Smith, Edrick Smith, Anthony Smith, Sr., LuTisha Nash, Elijah Nash, and Timwana Boyd; 32 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and other extended family and friends. Pastor Alonzo Noble will serve as the eulogist.
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