Obituary for LillyJean “LJ” Lurae Roberts

LillyJean “LJ” Lurae Roberts, 9, of rural LaGrange, MO, passed away at 12:10 PM, Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at St. Louis Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

 

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at the Palmyra United Methodist Church in Palmyra, MO. Pastor Brian Eckhardt and Pastor Mark Carpenter will officiate. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Taylor, MO.

 

Friends and Family are invited to LillyJean’s Life Celebration at a visitation that will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Monday, July 13, 2026, at the Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel in Palmyra, MO.

 

Arrangements are under the direction of the Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel in Palmyra, MO.

 

LillyJean was born January 6, 2017, in Quincy, IL, to Austin Roberts and Courtney Miller Roberts.

 

Survivors include her parents, sister, IvyRose Roberts, grandparents, Fred and Kelly Miller of Taylor, MO, Sam and Carolyn Roberts of Liberty, IL, aunts and uncles, Zach and Hailey Roberts of Liberty, IL, Katlyn Roberts (Robbie Cain) of Quincy, IL, Justin and Jill Miller of Taylor, MO, cousins, Jaxon Roberts, JoAnna Roberts, and Janine Roberts of Liberty, IL and Lane Miller of Taylor, MO.

 

LillyJean was preceded in death by her great grandparents, Sammy and Jeanne Henderson, Don and Hilda Roberts, Paul and Donna Miller and Raymond Maas.

 

“The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.” Isaiah 40:8

 

LillyJean was a beloved third-grade student at Palmyra Christian Academy whose spunky personality, bright mind, and wonderful sense of humor brought joy to everyone who knew her. Wise beyond her years, she had a deep love of reading, learning, and sharing fascinating facts—especially about animals and nature.

 

She found happiness in birdwatching, collecting rocks, building Legos, playing the piano, and watching educational programs. Her favorite movie was Pocahontas, and she also loved Wild Kratts, Arthur movies, home remodeling shows, Hannah Montana, and listening to Miley Cyrus.

 

LillyJean’s heart belonged outdoors. She cherished spending time with her pony, goats, chickens, pigs, her Welsh Corgi, Hazel, and her beloved cat, Rosey. She especially looked forward to attending the fair and showing her pigs, visiting parks, the zoo, and Branson, and riding her four-wheeler or going on adventures in the side-by-side.

 

She loved fishing and hunting deer and coyotes, and she dreamed of one day going on an elk hunt. She also hoped to one day visit Yellowstone National Park, where she longed to experience its incredible wildlife and natural beauty firsthand.

 

Though her time here was far too short, LillyJean’s adventurous spirit, love of learning, and kind heart will be forever remembered by her family, friends, and all who were blessed to know her.

 

LillyJean was a member of Mt. Olivet Church in Taylor, MO.

 

Pallbearers will be Zach Roberts, Justin Miller, Robbie Cain, Daniel Drebenstedt, John Bartz, III, and Daniel Neiswender.

 

Honorary pallbearers will be IvyRose Roberts, Jaxon Roberts, JoAnna Roberts, Janine Roberts, Lane Miller, Kate Neiswender and Evan Neiswender.

 

Memorial contributions may be made to the IvyRose Education Fund in care of Courtney Roberts.