CHESTER – Ila J. Willmore, 86, of Chester, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Three Springs Lodge, Chester, IL.

Ila was born in Loving, NM, on March 14, 1937, the daughter of Horace and Betty (Grady) Cheilton. She married Beryl "Joe" Willmore in March, 1955, in Sweetwater, TX. He preceded her in death in November 1999. Ila was a retired self-employed antique dealer, Campbell Hill, IL, and was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving is her daughter, Sabrina (Robert) Hiller of Percy, IL, her four grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

Ila is preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Connie McDowell, and three brothers.

Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at 10:00 am, at Boner Cemetery, West Frankfort, IL, with Rev. Marty DeRoche officiating. Memorials may be given to the Alzheimer's Association or the American Diabetes Association, c/o Wilson's Funeral Home, PO Box 217, Steeleville, IL, 62288.