Lucille Little, 94, of Macomb, Illinois, formerly of LaHarpe, Illinois passed away at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at the Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.

She was born September 11, 1930 in Pontoosuc, Illinois, the daughter of Ross and Dorothy James Johnson. On July 23, 1950 she married Lldon Little in LaHarpe. He preceded her in death on December 15, 2013.

Lucille worked for Sheaffer Pen in Fort Madison, Iowa, LaHarpe State Bank and for Little Brothers Plumbing, Heating and Electrical. She was a member of the LaHarpe Union Church,  the Kum Join Us Sunday school class and the BO Chapter of the PEO. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, the "Ladies Coffee Club" and a charter member of the LaHarpe Mothers Club. Earlier in life she enjoyed singing and sang at several local events and weddings. She served on the board of the LaHarpe Library and the former LaHarpe Methodist Church. She enjoyed reading, playing bingo and family gatherings.

Surviving are four children, Lynne Beaver of LaHarpe, Lisa (Tony) Vento of St. Louis, Missouri, David (Krista) Little of LaHarpe and Eric (Jennifer) Little also of LaHarpe, five grandchildren, Erica Pence, Chris Beaver, Tyler Little, Logan Little and Kaden Little, one great-grandson, William Lldon Pence and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Lldon, two sons, Stephen and Jeffrey Little, son-in-law, Steve Beaver, two sisters, Eleanor Rockel and Sarah Tilton and her special cousin, Jackie Thomas.

The family will meet with friends on Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 10:00 until 11:00a.m. at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in LaHarpe where a memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Bruce Goettsche officiating. Burial will be held at a later date in the LaHarpe Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established for the Food For Thoughts program or the Union Church's Missions Fund. To leave a condolence, please visit Lucille's obituary at banksandbeals.com