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Keri Lilley Obituary

Keri Lorraine Lilley JOHNS ISLAND - Keri Lorraine Lilley, 35, of Johns Island, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 10, 2011. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her memorial service Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 6 pm in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, 3360 Glenn McConnell Pkwy., Charleston. The family will receive friends at Stuhr's West Ashley Chapel from 5 pm until the time of service. Keri was born June 6, 1976 in Charleston, South Carolina, daughter of Clarence M. Lilley, Jr. and Darla Johnson Beckman. She was a cosmetologist with Knucklehead's Salon, Johns Island. Surviving are her parents; Clarence and Suzi Lilley of Charlotte, NC and Darla and Michael Beckman of Johns Island; her daughter, Evelyn Louise Manning of Johns Island; brother, Jacob Ethan Lilley of Charlotte, NC; step sister, Erin Pace of Pittsburg, PA; and her maternal grandmother, Miriam Hunt Johnson of Charleston. She is also survived by many loving family members. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Oct. 11 to Oct. 12, 2011.

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Beth Boroughs Wright

November 13, 2011

I am thinking of your family in this sad news of losing your daughter. Keri was such a great friend to Ambre. I had the pleasure of spending time with them together and she was beautiful, sweet and kind. I know she will live on through precious Evy. What a gift she was in your lives as well as ours. She will live on in our hearts and we will think of her always.

November 10, 2011

I only met Keri a time or two but she meant alot to members of my own family. I am truly sorry for your loss and will be thinking of you all for many years to come.
Tara Boroughs Mingee

Marty and Chris Boroughs

November 10, 2011

Keri always had a warm way about her when she visited. Seeing her with her precious daughter will always stay in our minds, and her laughter something that will brighten days. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and in the days to come.

Tiffany DiPrima

November 10, 2011

What a tremendous loss. Keri had a smile that would brighten a room and a hug that made even the worst of days okay. I'm sure Evelyn was blessed with those same qualities and what a blessing she is. Selfishly I want Keri here, but I feel at peace knowing such a beautiful angel is up in Heaven watching over us. All my love to our friends that lost her and to your family.

James Elliott

November 10, 2011

Keri was such a sweet woman and loving mother. I try to carry her kind, caring and loving demeanor with me everyday. That's my way of remembering her. She would always joke with me that I needed to let it go and love a little more, at times.
Her smile and laughter would always make my problems go away when I would see her. I deeply cherish the time I did get to spend with her.
I was moved to tears at the memorial of the story of Keri sticking up for the little boy that had dirty clothes and people made fun of. That's the woman I remember. A fighter. A mother. A protector of what is right and wrong.
My heart goes out to her family and her beautiful little girl, Evelyn.
I miss her and I wish I could say this to her. But, I know she's there. Watching over us all.
Thank you, Keri. For making me a better human being.

Greg Bunn

November 9, 2011

I may not have known you well, but you always made me feel special when you cut my hair. I'll keep the pomp going for as long as I can in your memory.

Ambre Boroughs

November 7, 2011

Hey Guys...I just wanted to let you know that I think of y'all every day when I wake up, all thru the day, and pray for you every night when I go to bed. We had so many great memories..good and bad, and I wouldn't trade any of those times for anything. We grew up together from little troublemakers to loving, mature, repsonsible women. I was so glad to see her/us grow, and what a blessing for us to have Evelyn in our lives to carry on her legacy. She was my best friend and I will always remember all of our funny little sayings, silly dances, wild road trips and her insatiable love for life. I am always here for you and hope to visit again very soon. Stay strong and always know you have a lot of people here for you. I can't imagine your pain.
Love you all very much and am so glad Keri was such a big part of my life.
Ambre Borough and family

Cat Hattaway

November 7, 2011

You will always be in my heart old friend.

Linda

October 31, 2011

I miss you Keri Lorraine.It's been 3 weeks today, but it seems just like an hour ago. My prayers are for your mom, dad & Evi every night. I know the heavens are full of joy, love, laughter and smiles, with you, mamma, Juli, Granpoppa, and Aunt Marie. Can't wait to be with yall again someday.

Chrissy Willard-Logan

October 27, 2011

Dear Darla, Evelyn, Mike, Lori, Miriam, Jerry, Butch, Marianne (w/ a heart over the I), Ethan, and all of Keri’s family,

I have no words to explain how heart broken I am for all of you and myself personally. Keri was my best friend in the whole world and she could not ever be replaced. She was like a sister to me and all of you were my second family. I was the extra one that may have made it double trouble, but you loved me all the same. I appreciate everything that yall did for me and how you made me feel welcomed and loved. Keri had a beautiful heart and soul that will continue to live on though all of us. We must share it with everyone we care for and those that need a touch of love cause that’s what she’d want. I have so many memories that I wouldn’t know where to start. Please, please call me if you ever need anything or want to talk. You are all in my prayers, especially Ev, and I hope to remain a part of the family. Hugs and Kisses! Love Always, Chrissy
(Or as Keri loved to say Christina Madeline Michelle Willard Lines Logan)

October 27, 2011

Dear Darla, Evelyn, Mike, Lori, Miriam, Jerry, Butch, Marianne (w/ a heart over the i), Ethan, and all of Keri’s family,

I have no words to explain how heart broken I am for all of you and myself personally. Keri was my best friend in the whole world and she could not ever be replaced. She was like a sister to me and all of you were my second family. I was the extra one that may have made it double trouble, but you loved me all the same. I appreciate everything that yall did for me and how you made me feel welcome and loved. Keri had a beautiful heart and soul that will continue to live on though all of us. We must share it with everyone we care for and those that need a touch of love cause that’s what she’d want. I have so many memories that I wouldn’t know where to start. Please, please call me if you ever need anything or want to talk. You are all in my prayers, especially Ev, and I hope to remain a part of the family. Hugs and Kisses! Love Always, Chrissy
(Or as Keri loved to say Christina Madeline Michelle Willard Lines Logan)

Andy Horton

October 21, 2011

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October 20, 2011

I developed a relationship with Keri as a client of hers at Knuckleheads. I received word of her passing, and it is devastating. We had inspired and intellectual conversations, and I knew she was a kind soul. She always brought a smile to my face.

k l

October 16, 2011

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Keri, I love and miss you very much. I hope someday we will all be able to figure out God's plan for each of us. This is the hardest trial I have gone through so far in my life.
To my Brother Butch & family, Darla, Mike and family, Harrison & family, Shane, Keri's many friends, and little Evi, my heart is very broken this week by Keri's untimely death. Her beautiful smile, vibrant personality and love for her family and friends, especially her baby girl will forever be implanted in my heart. There are no words to express the sadness and heartache I am feeling at this time. I was there the moment she was born, but never dreamed I would be here for her departure. For reasons we may never know or understand, Keri's life was cut way too short.
Just a few words from my heart:
I love you all so very much, and Keri's memories I will always touch.
My thoughts and prayers for yall today, my aching heart won't go away.
So take this time to think things through and through this all my love is true.
We've gained another angel this week, God rest HER soul and keep us strong, but teach us Lord we are so meek.
All my love forever,
Linda
- Linda Lilley(Price)

Darla, I remember Keri as a beautiful gentle young woman, full of life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and her family. Please accept our deepest condolences. Nancy (DeVeaux's mother)
- Nancy Stockton

I feel your pain, a friend of Becky's at school. My heart hurts for you. Red Skelton always said, And may God Bless! Donald Heyward
- Donaldheyward@my. Tridenttech.edu

Darla, I am so sorry! My prayers are with you!
- Sharon Rast Maroney

I remember Keri from a young child when she went to Loving 'n Learning with my daughter, Amy, plus Sara & Michelle. We watched them grow up together through middle school & on to high school. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this sudden loss. Hold tight to Evi because she'll need all you in the days & months to come.
- Lee Sherrill

To Butch and family,

I am so saddened to learn of the sudden and tragic loss of your daughter. I have a 29 year old daughter and can only imagine how painful this must be. Please accept my condolences and let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
- Ervin Thompson

My sicere condolences go out to Keri's family and friends, my prayers are with you.
- Butch Fritz

Butch and family,

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of Keri. I am so very sorry.

- Elaine C. Matthews

In memory of Keri-May you all be blessed with the strength you need to manage in the coming days. You are all in our thoughts. We are sending our love and hugs to all of you. We wish that we would be able to be with you in this time of great sorrow.
So very sorry for your loss.
Please let us know if there is anything that we can help with.
- Linda, Vince, Tony, Drew, Lisa And Emma Schroering.

My heart goes out to you and your family. This is devestating and you are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Laura Thomas

Butch: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Cherish your memories. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help you or your family.
- Donna Bartlett

Miriam, Darls and family-please know that our thoughts and prayers are will all of you at this time.
- Ron And Joanne Lancaster

Power Gen Carolina Cat

October 14, 2011

Dear Butch and Family,

We are deeply saddened at hearing about your loss. Our most sincere condolences are with you and your loved ones. God bless you during this difficult time and give you the strength to face this tragedy. Love, your friends at Power Generation, Carolina Cat.

Angela Rauschenberger

October 13, 2011

Darla, I can't imagine what you are going through right now. Please know that I'm thinking of you and praying for you all.
I haven't seen Keri since she was a little girl. With you as her mother I know she grew up to be a beautiful, sweet young woman. Be strong.
I Love you and miss seeing you all,
Angela

October 13, 2011

Butch and Darla, I am so sorry for your loss, I can't even imagine your pain. Just know that your family and friends are thinking and praying for you at this time. Much Love Dirk and Donna

Lois von Chrustschoff

October 13, 2011

Darla, Butch and Family,
My heart goes out to you for the tragic loss of a dear and loving child. Keri was special and had such a sweet spirit and loving heart. Your family is in my prayers. May God's Peace keep you during this dificult time.

Suzy Fagerstrom Eschenbrenner

October 13, 2011

Oh Darla and Mike, Miriam and family, I cannot even begin to imagine your pain, but I am praying for you all. Keri was always one of the sweetest little girls I know, always rescuing some lost animal (like the kittens after Hurricane Hugo) . . . I feel sure God is taking care of her now. God bless her and you all.
Love Suzy Fagerstrom Eschenbrenner

Paul Myers

October 13, 2011

Butch and Family- My prayers and thoughts are with you. Your loss has saddened my heart.

October 13, 2011

Butch, Darla and family

My grieving heart and sympathy go out to you and all the family.

How very sad it is to lose someone who still had a bright future ahead of her.

I know the suffering you have to go thru when losing a child as young as Keri, so I pray God will comfort you during this difficult time.

Uncle Jimmy

Kim Smith

October 13, 2011

Butch, Susan, Ethan and Erin our hearts hurt for you and our thoughts and prayers are with you today. I have lost my father, two brothers and other dear family members but I have never felt the pain of losing a child so today Butch I will say an extra prayer for you. I love the four of you very much and may your sweet babygirl Keri RIP.

October 12, 2011

Darla, Butch & family,
This news has torn me up from the inside out! I have thought of Keri many times over the years & wished that we could have been reunited before this tragic occurrence. I have been in touch with her over the last year through FB & text messages. I have always held a special place in my heart for Keri as she was one of the first friends that I remember having as a young child! She was always such a fun-loving person & I always knew that she was my friend, no matter what. I cannot fathom the tremendous pain that you & your family are going through right now. I will always remember the fun we had on Bermuda Street, Olivia Newton John--Xanadu, 4th of July's at Chaplin's landing, the Dukes of Hazard, Loving & Learning & many other fun times that I spent with Keri & your family as a child! My thoughts and prayers are with you & your family during this difficult time. I have been attempting to make myself believe that Keri is in the hands of God now & she is looking after all of us, she is an angel! She will be missed & never forgotten! No words can truly express my feelings! With much love, Michelle Doudiet

Mike Thompson

October 12, 2011

Darla and Mike,my thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and friends doing your time of loss

Trisha and Gary Stennett

October 12, 2011

Keri was a kind and sweet person. She will truly be missed by our daughter Stefanie. May God comfort you during this difficult time.

Chris Thrasher

October 12, 2011

To keri's family, I am so sorry for your loss.
Kerri will be truly missed. She was such a sweet and gentle soul.

Pat Stephens

October 12, 2011

I did not know Keri, but my thoughts and prayers are with Butch and his family. There are no words to express the grief and sorrow one feels when losing a child. May your memories of the good times and the support of your family and friends carry you through the years to come.

October 12, 2011

"To Darla and family; I'll always cherish the long talks Keri and I had. She was always so sweet to me, with such a caring heart and a truly beautiful soul. I will miss her so much. Precious Keri, go rest now in Michael's arms. I love you".

Sherry Johnson

Perry Masters

October 12, 2011

Butch & Darla , I sure am sorry for the loss you are experiencing at this time for your daughter Keri . Perry Masters

Pat Stephens

October 12, 2011

Although I did not know Keri, my thoughts and prayers are with your family. Having been where you are now I know the unbelievable loss and grief you are feeling. May your memories and the support of your family and friends help you through the months and years to come. With Sympathy, Pat

Jenifer Hunt

October 12, 2011

Keri Lorraine--I will always hold special in my heart the last time we were together. Our family reunion. Such a nice time we had watching our children playing together. :-) I will miss you so much! Praying for God to give you strength & comfort, Darla, Mike, Aunt Miriam & family.

Love, Jenifer Loraine & Carver Laban & Linda Wilcox Hunt

Debbie McKnight Smith

October 12, 2011

Butch and Darla,
Words could never express the pain I feel in my heart. I ache for you and the loss you are feeling.
The heart remembers most what it has loved best. May memories comfort you and bring you peace.

Stephanie Rosenberg

October 12, 2011

To the family of Keri -

We grew up together on JI she was a beautiful soul inside and out. You were blessed with a kind hearted daughter that no one will ever forget. I am so sorry for your lose and I will continue to pray for you all. I can't believe she's gone and I never got to say goodbye to such a special lady!!! Love you always girl Stephanie

October 12, 2011

Our prayer's are with your family as you suffer through this heart breaking loss of your beautiful Keri. Words cannot begin to express our sorrow. GOD needed your angel and she is home safely. May you feel his comfort in remembering You will be together again. GOD Bless each of you. We love you sweetheart,
Marvin & Lynn Fleck

October 11, 2011

Butch and Darla, please know our hearts and prayers are with you. We are so very sorry for your loss. Joe & Judy Schwerzler

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