Lila Keith passed away on November 23, 2024, in the comfort of her home in Virginia. Born Lila Faye Pearce in Pt. Pleasant, NJ, on May 7, 1925, to Thomas and Hannah Pearce, she was the youngest of eight siblings, all of whom predeceased her. Known affectionately as Nan to her family, her long and healthy life is attributed to many years spent walking the boardwalk with her friends, who also lived into their nineties. Nan’s knitting skills were exceptional, crafting items from socks to Barbie doll outfits, with her favorite being baby sweaters and booties for her grandchildren, now cherished by her great-grandchildren.
Nan is survived by five sons, six grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. She was laid to rest beside her beloved husband, Frank, known as Pop to his family, in Greenwood Cemetery in Brielle, NJ. Nan was dearly loved and will be profoundly missed.
