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Green Sea, SC
Ila Hodges Lilly, age 88, of Green Sea, SC, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born December 3, 1937, in Horry County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Robert Wade Hodges and Cordelia Fowler Hodges.
She is survived by her daughter, Debbie Lilly Doyle (John) of Green Sea, SC, one granddaughter, Victoria Todd Harper (Sam), three great grandchildren, Levi Singler, Drake Harper and Bryson Lewis.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Kim Lilly, one brother, Jerry Hodges, one sister, Carolyn Hilburn, one granddaughter, Bethany Todd and one great grandchild Brindleigh Lewis.
A graveside service will be held Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM in the Forest Lawn Cemetery, Tabor City, NC.
Visitation will be Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Forest Lawn Baptist Church Family Life Building.
A service of Inman Ward Funeral Home & Crematory of Tabor City, NC.
A service of Inman Ward Funeral Home & Crematory of Tabor City, NC.
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