Funeral services celebrating the life of Lillie Lucille Gates Hollis will be held at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel in Monroe, LA on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. with visitation from 9:00 A.M. until 10:00 A.M., under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA.

Ms. Hollis of Sterlington, LA was born in Union Parish on March 20, 1934, and passed from this life on November 5, 2026.

Ms. Hollis was a homemaker and raised five children. She was preceded in death by her husband, George L. Hollis, Jr.; parents, Benjamin Gates and Eva Antley Gates; three sisters and three brothers.

She is survived by her children, Patricia Kemp and husband Billy, Richard Hollis, Jeff Hollis and wife Rene’, Paul Hollis, Amy LaCaze and husband Steve; seven grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren.

Ms. Hollis was a seamstress and award-winning quilt maker. One of the highlights of her life was travelling to England to visit her granddaughter and family when she was 80 years old. She had a quick sense of humor and loved music. She loved her little dog, Mollie.

A special thank you to the staff of The Columns of West Monroe where she resided for several years including, but not limited to Roberta, Twylia, Tiffany, Jennifer, Toni, Jennia, Pam, Leslie. They took great care of her for several years and the family is deeply grateful.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Judes Children's Hospital.