MOUNDS, Ill. -- Lila J. Childers, 75, of Mounds died Monday, March 3, 2003, at her home.

She was born May 5, 1927, in Dongola, Ill., daughter of Lowell S. and Cleeta Keller. She married Bill Childers, who preceded her in death.

Childers had been a clerk 20 years at the Ben Franklin Store and also was a cook with Head Start, both in Mounds. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mound City, Ill.

Survivors include a daughter, Shelia Aldridge of Carbondale, Ill.; a brother, Gary Keller of Anna, Ill.; a grandson; and a great-granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister.

Friends may call at Barkett Funeral Home in Mounds after 5 p.m. today.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with the Rev. John Windings officiating. Burial will be in Spencer Heights Cemetery.