Lillian Speer

Lillian Louisa Miller Speer, devoted wife, loving Christian mother, grandmother, trusted friend and upstanding role model went home to the Lord on August 12, 2006. Lillian was born to Albertus and Henrietta Baughman Miller on October 13, 1915 in DeLand, Florida. They had numerous residences in Florida including being the sole occupants of Talbot Island off the coast of Jacksonville, FL. She was preceded in death by her husband Noah Dellinger "Del" Speer and only sister Pauline Miller Long. She is survived by her only son, Noah Q. Speer and wife Patricia of Huntsville, and grandchildren Gloria Speer of Whitefish, Montana, Elizabeth Speer of Lufkin, Texas and Noah "Andy" Anderson Speer and wife Meghan of Frisco, Texas. She is also survived by special family friend Delores King, and caregivers Becky Skidmore, Judy Hornung and Christine Harmon. Lillian and Del built three homes including the one in Falls Church, VA from which they retired. She was an accomplished seamstress and did many restoration projects for the Smithsonian Institute, from Civil War uniforms to the First Ladies Gowns. She was selected as one of the group to be responsible for the restoration of Old Glory to prepare it to hang in the lobby of the new Smithsonian National History building. Lillian and Del moved to Huntsville in 1985 to be near their only child and their beloved grandchildren. She lived out her faith in quiet ways from volunteering over 3100 hours with the HMH Auxiliary to supporting the Good Shepherd Mission and others in need in the community. She loved to travel. She and Del explored many cities from St Petersburg, FL to St Petersburg, Russia. They spent 5 years living primarily in their motor home. During that time they visited every state capital before settling in Huntsville. A memorial service will be held Saturday August 26, 2006 at 2 PM in the First Christian Church of Huntsville under the direction of Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home. Following the service the family will receive friends in Clark Hall . Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, Good Shepherd Mission or Texas Lions Camp PO Box 290247 - Kerrville, TX 78029-0247. Those wishing to leave memorial condolences for the family may do so at www.shmfh.com .

Lillian Speer

October 13, 1915 - August 26, 2006