Lillian Risby was born to Joe and Irene Weaver-Abrams on September 22, 1925 in Columbus, Mississippi. Her parents preceded her in death. On January 20, 1962; she married the love of her life Clabon Risby. Who preceded her in death on December 8,1989. Her four brothers, three sisters, two grandchildren and two step-grandchildren also preceded her in death. On Monday, September 29, 2014 she quietly slipped away.
Lillian retired from Aultman Hospital in 1981 after many years of faithful service. She was a former member of Bethel C. M. E. Church. She loved to cook, bake, gardening, playing bingo and numbers.
She leaves to cherish her memories; Two sons: Johnnie L. Abrams of Canton, Ohio and Tonnie Lewis (Gwendolyn) Abrams of Hillsdale, New Jersey, step-daughter: Catherine Risby of Canton, Ohio. Two sister-n-laws Mary and Beulah Abrams of Columbus, Mississippi. Six grand-children: Johnnie B. Abrams, Geraldine (Roy) Epps, Jerome Abrams, Barbara Ann Abrams, Nickole Abrams and Anthony Abrams of Jacksonville, Fla. Fourteen great grandchildren of Columbus, Missisippi, sixteen foster grandchildren and seven foster great grand-children of New Jersey. Three step-grand-children: Carl D. (Ronette) Moss of Akron, Ohio, Venus A. Siler of Canton, Ohio, and Raycardo T. (Ebony) Shannon of Peachtree City, Georgia. Elven step-great-grand-children, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and special friend Agnes Hampton.