December 27, 1927 - April 25, 2023
Stockton-Darlene Lillard passed away peacefully, at home at the age of 95. She was born in Jefferson City, MO, to Lucian and Grace Kidwell. At 16, Darlene moved with her family to Stockton, where she remained. She and Frank Hose were married in 1948, and had 2 children, Cheryl and Wayne. In 1986, she married Richard Lillard; both husbands preceded her in death, as well as her brother, Wayne Kidwell, whom she adored.
Darlene attended the College of the Pacific, then worked at Campbells in Lincoln Center, before pursuing a career in Insurance Claims until retiring. During retirement she became an avid sports fan, watching nearly every SF Giants game on TV. Her favorite though, was the Golden State Warriors. Mom’s true passion was working outside on her plants and flowers. She could otherwise be found with her cats, of which she had many over the years.
Mom loved her children, Cheryl Johnson (Sonny) and Wayne Hose, (Carla), grandchildren Tiffany McGee (Mike), David Hose, Emily Hose (Katie) and great-granddaughter Kendra McGee. She had many beautiful long time friends, and she was grateful for her neighbors, who showed so much kindness.
A service will be held, Friday, May 12, at Noon, at Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park. Lunch will follow at Dave Wong’s in Stockton.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Lillard family.