Lillian Randall

"Aunt Lillian's love never went unspoken Heart's intertwined, souls connect Sleep in peace Aunt Lillian until we meet again." Sweetie Mrs. Lillian Gamble Randall daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred and Lillian Wilhelmina Lawrence Gamble was born on September 22, 1934 in Georgetown, South Carolina. The second child of this marital union Fred and Lillian knew God had given them a special gift of love. At the age of 7 in search of a better life for her they sent Lillian to live with her maternal Aunt Mrs. Ethel S. Casson "Nana" and her two sons Malcolm S. Casson and George A. Casson (deceased). In time she became a daughter figure to her Aunt and no longer a cousin to George and Malcolm but a loving sister to them both. Lillian being legally blind (although you would never have known it) attended The New York Institute for the Blind and with guidance and encouragement from her Aunt and cousins learned to overcome her handicap. While in attendance at the Institute she met her second sister Marva McGowan with whom she shared 64 years of a bond that surpassed friendship. Upon graduation Lillian worked for The Lighthouse for the Blind as a seamstress (she could sew anything) and later as a receptionist up until her retirement in 1998. In the late 1950's she met Ricardo Marrero and although their relationship was brief they had a son Ricardo N. Marrero Jr. She met her true love through her friend Marva, Thomas Edward Randall lovingly called Tommy. They were married for 43 years until his death in 2011. Lillian was a family icon never missing a birthday, anniversary, or graduation remembering even the youngest additions to the family. Her love and dedication to help raise her grandson Thomas Adams Randall, affectionately known as “Junior” (attached to her hip from infancy), her granddaughter Monique Randall and being supportive to her son Joseph "Joey" who was her rock to lean on her later years, is legendary. Lillian was a lifelong member of Bethel AME Church in Georgetown, South Carolina. Always keeping family first she returned to Georgetown in the summer and during holidays. Lillian enjoyed life, taking nothing for granted daring to do what she wanted. She ran track in her younger days and was an avid bowler participating in tournaments around the country winning numerous awards and trophies. She loved traveling and going on cruises with her husband and family. Left to cherish her: Sons Thomas Edward Randall Jr. (Liz), Joseph Henry Randall (Ida), Ricardo N. Marrero Jr., Sister Mrs. Valshia Gallant Brown (Leon), Sisters in law Mrs. Catherine Cox Gamble (Fred deceased), Kathy Casson (George deceased), brother Malcolm S. Casson (Ann), grandson Thomas E Randall “Junior”, granddaughter Monique Randall, special nieces Doreen Green (Nolan ), Allyson (Rachelle) Gallant, Sweeta Randall, Jade Randall, nephews Christopher J. Gallant (Lillie), Frederick R. Gallant (Carmelita), Anthony C. Gallant (Rosa), Fred A. Gamble, and a host grand, great grand nieces, nephews, sons and daughters.

Lillian Randall

September 22, 1934 - October 19, 2016