Lillian Rose Somers Lawton Meeker Frye

Ms. Lillian (Ma Lil) Rose Somers Lawton Meeker Frye, 85, of 233 Yankee Lane, Clinton, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022.

Lillian was born April 27, 1937, in Oswego County, NY to the late Edward Raymond Somers and Mary Sophia Barker Somers. She had 16 siblings. Lillian was a great cook, housewife, mother, and friend to anyone in need. She NEVER met a stranger. In addition to her parents, Lillian is preceded in death by one daughter: Mary Margaret Commerton, and one son: Timothy (Timmy) Edward Meeker.

A memorial service will be announced at a future date.

Lillian leaves to cherish her memory Michael Harvey Lawton; Tammy Lawton Little; Raegina (Jeannie) Lawton Carr husband Julian; Theresa Ann Meeker Grice Strickland husband Wendall; Howard (Junior) Theodore Meeker wife Amy, 17 Grandchildren: Charles Commerton Jr & Katie of Lutz, Florida; Justin Commerton & wife Rebecca of  Bristol, Virginia; Christopher Commerton & wife Shannon of  Fayetteville, North Carolina; Melissa Commerton & husband Frankie of Abington, Virginia; James (Jimmer) Little & Kat of  Clinton, North Carolina; Jeanifer Faircloth of  Clinton, North Carolina; Michelle Lawton Howard of  Rock Hill, SC; Rebekah Lawton of  Kingsport, Tennessee; Michael Lawton of  Bristol, Tennessee; Haley Lawton Yarber of  Bristol, Tennessee; Jeremy Gautier & wife Sam of  Garland, North Carolina; Cameron Carr & wife Kyli of  Garland, North Carolina; Gene Grice of  Clinton, North Carolina; Michael Grice & wife Jenni of  Newton Grove, North Carolina, Cody Meeker of  Fleming Island, Florida; Aeriale Myers of  Wilson, North Carolina; Rodney Dean of  Mount Olive, North Carolina, and 33 Great grandchildren: Jarissa; Jaiden; Chance; Saylah; Kira; Bryant; Colton; Lacie; Chase; Rory; Niko; Lily; Marshal; Molly; Jaxson; Brian; Ally; Tyler; Gage; Rosa; Brayan; Rihanna; Chas; Riley; Kurrie; Chasen; Kaylee; Landen; Austin; Trey; Brycen; Carter; Scarlett, and several nieces and nephews abroad.

The family will receive friends at the home of Julian and Jeannie Carr, 11320 Old Mintz Hwy., Garland, NC 28441

A special thank you to the staff of 3HC Hospice for their kindness, sympathy, and professionalism.

Services are provided by Carter Funeral Home of Garland. www.carterfh.com