WILD, Lillian (Wright), 89, of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017.
Lillian Wild was born Lillian May Wright on August 26, 1927, near Munfordville, KY to the late Buckner and Dicie Wright.
She moved to Louisville when she was 16, and through a friend met her future husband, George. She went on to pass her realtor and real estate broker’s tests and became a licensed broker in 1965. In 1973, she started working with the Blacketer Company and continued to be an active relator for over 40 years. Lillian was named Realtor of the Year in 1987 and has served as President of the Louisville and State Women’s Councils of Realtors. She was active in organizing the board of realtors in support of Habitat for Humanity. Lillian also served as a member for many years on the Watterson Park council. She became a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in 1962.
Lillian was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, George Wild; and grandson, Ben Clark.
She is survived by her children, Nancy Clark (Wayne), Jerry Wild (Kathy), and Georgia Wild; sister, Audra Brown; 11 grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Friday 4pm-8pm at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Road. Her Funeral Mass will be 10am Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church, 3926 Poplar Level Road, with interment to follow at Cave Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to Habitat for Humanity.