Lucille Lorene Wilcox

Lucille Lorene Wilcox, age 97, of Bland, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024.   

Lucille was born October 13, 1926, in Japan, Mo, a daughter to the late Oscar and Addie Fortner. 

On April 9, 1946 she was united in marriage to Louis Wilcox. He preceded her in death on June 14, 1993. 

Lucille was baptized in and was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Bland. Together with Louis, they ran the Bland DX gas station in Bland for almost 10 years. Lucille worked as a caretaker for many years in the area helping out others in need.

Lucille was a homemaker and was a great cook. Her biscuits and gravy were fantastic. She enjoyed growing flowers, gardening, and decorating her home. Lucille loved playing Rummy and other card games as well as playing bingo at various places in the area. She had a great sense of humor and enjoyed life to the fullest. Above all, her greatest times were spent visiting with friends and family. 

Lucille is survived by: one daughter Michelle and her fiancé Eric Trammell of Jefferson City; Two granddaughters, Erika Allee and her husband Logan & Kenesa Wilcox, two special nieces, Krista Hardecke and her husband Ron of Owensville and Mary Voss of Sullivan as well as many other extended family members and friends. 

In addition to her parents and husband Lucille was preceded in death by one son, Kenneth Wilcox and nine brothers and sisters.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Expressions of sympathy may be made in Lucille’s name to P.E.P. in Bland.