Lillian "Lilly" Romaine Elizabeth Vandeford

LILLIAN “LILLY” ROMAINE ELIZABETH VANDEFORD , 16, of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, passed away at 6:14 pm, Friday, August 27, 2021 in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois.

She was born to Jason Vandeford Mezo and Tonya Hubbard on July 6, 2005 in Belleville, Illinois.

Lilly was a 2018 graduated of Prairie du Rocher School, during her time there she played volleyball and was a cheerleader. Lilly just started her junior year at Red Bud High School and played on the Junior Varsity and Varsity Volleyball team. Lilly was very competitive and worked hard on the volleyball court.

Lilly was the silliest, funniest, goofball and even had a little sassy side. She was a social butterfly and enjoyed spending time with her friends and taking selfies.

Survivors:

Mother:

Tonya Hubbard Kelley (Joshua Brown) Prairie du Rocher, IL

Father:

Jason Vandeford Mezo(Shannon Spidler) Prairie du Rocher,IL
4 Siblings:

Shawn (Katie) Kelley Red Bud, IL

Kyle (Sierra) Pisenti Rhode Island

Christopher Vandeford Prairie du Rocher, IL

Macy Jenkins Prairie du Rocher, IL

Grandparents:

Michael & Shirley Hubbard Red Bud, IL

Sue Mezo House Springs, MO
Brenda Vandeford Virginia, IL

Margie Brown Prairie du Rocher, IL

Lloyd Brown Sr (DeAnn Coulson) Ellis Grove, IL

Aunts/Uncles:

Angela (Michael) Brooks, Michael Hubbbard, Jr., Elizabeth Mudd, Joe Mezo, Richard Vandeford, Eric (Catie) Vandeford, Tabitha Brown (Dale Langlin), Lloyd        (Sarah) Brown Jr., Tracey Poynter (Dale Hurley) and Haley (Collin) Crell

2 Nephews:

Owen & Theodore Pisenti and a new Niece/Nephew on the way

Cousins:

Madison & Sophia Limestall, Lexi Brooks, Jerzey Brown, Phil (Jessica) Eads, Josh Vandeford, Hope Caledell, Cierra Vandeford, Aiden & Dayton Vandeford          and Ian Vandeford

Her Dog: Hope

Numerous Other Relative & Many Friends

Preceded in death by: Grandfather – Richard Vandeford, Uncle – Jeffrie Mezo, Great Grandparents – James Richard & Romaine Elizabeth Overton, Jim & Geneva Miller, Robert & Carol Hubbard and Catherine Hubbard

Funeral Service:

11:00 am, Saturday, September 4, 2021

Red Bud High School (New Gym), Red Bud, Illinois

Officiant:

David Griggs

Interment:

Red Bud City Cemetery

Red Bud, Illinois

Visitation:

Friday – 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Pechacek Funeral Home, Red Bud, Illinois

Saturday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Red Bud High School (New Gym), Red Bud, Illinois

Memorials:

Red Bud High School Volleyball Team

Randolph County Humane Society