Lillie Rae Henry, age 82, of Xenia, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Kettering Medical Center. Lillie was born April 28, 1942 in Hyden, Kentucky, to Floyd and Belvie (Hoskins) Begley. She was the youngest of 10 children.
Lillie is survived by her husband, Larry G. Henry, whom she married October 25, 1963; children: Christina Henry of Cincinnati and Larry L. (Donita) Henry of Draper, Utah; grandsons: Nathan (Vivienne) Henry and Eric (Madeline) Henry; a great granddaughter: Evelyn; sister: Rowena and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Lillie was preceded in death by siblings: Glen, Ollie, Luther, Merle, Jackie, Blanche, Tabitha and Beulah.

Lillie retired from General Motors, and had previously worked for Frigidaire. She graduated from Bellbrook High School. She enjoyed being a 'snowbird' in Ruskin, Florida together with her husband for over 20 winters, where they made many friends. She enjoyed dancing, karaoke and playing cards. Lillie loved her family and supporting them in their endeavors. She was an adoring grandmother and extremely proud great grandmother to Evelyn.

Service will be held 12:30 PM Friday, March 7th at McColaugh Funeral Home, 826 N. Detroit St., Xenia with her nephew, Larry Calhoun officiating. Visitation will be held 11:30 AM Friday until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial to follow in Silvercreek Cemetery, Jamestown. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family online at www.mccolaughfuneralhome.com.