Lillian "Lil" Serna

A memorial service for Lillian “Lil” Serna, 85, of Gainseville, Texas, will be held Friday, July 21, at 2 p.m., at the United Methodist Church, in Orchard.

Refreshments will be served following the service. Everyone is invited to share stories about Lil with her family and friends.

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Lil Serna, 85, of Gainesville, Texas, died May 24, in Gainesville.

Lil was born Aug. 7, 1937, in Walnut. She spent 25 years as a farm wife in Nebraska before moving to Rock Springs, Wyoming. She became a resident of Gainesville in 1985. She had a long career in the auto parts industry, where she developed many fond relationships. In her retirement, Lil spent several years working at Abigail's Arms. She enjoyed tending her flower and vegetable garden, dancing, fishing and spending time outdoors.

Survivors include daughter, Bonnie Smith of Seward; son, Ron (Kathy) Billings of Orchard; grandchildren, Cory, Misty, Shawn, T.J., Amber, Crystal, Justin, Chad, and Cassie; 25 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Lillian was preceded in death by her husband, Jeff Serna; daughter, Donna Billings; parents Roy and Ione (Tikalsky) Cederburg; and brothers, Bill Cederburg, Jim Cederburg and Jerry Cederburg.