Estella Grace (Hillyer) Kerr, 92, of Meredosia, IL died at 10:35 p.m., Thursday, March 20th, 2025, at home with her loved ones by her side.

She was born February 15, 1933, in Huntsville, IL to Everett and Fairy May (Meyers) Hillyer. Grace is survived by one daughter Kim Jones of Decatur, Alabama and two sons, Jim (Chris) Kerr and Leon (Crystal) Kerr all of Meredosia. She has six grandchildren, Michelle (Jeff) Riley, Brittnie (Danny) Morrell, Gina (Alex) Kerr, Brent Clark, Shaun (Samantha) Kerr, and Alisha (Dylan) Bangert, 14 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 infant sons, three brothers, Leon, James, and Alvin Hillyer, and four sisters, Alberta Moore, Delores Munkin, Nureta Hester, and Irma Jean Hillyer.

Grace ran several restaurants including The Approach Restaurant in Meredosia that she owned and operated for many years. She was a member of Naples United Methodist Church. She enjoyed being involved in Ducks Unlimited, attending auctions, and watching her beloved Chicago Cubs. Grace also loved bird watching, her many pets, including an ostrich, llama, and many dogs including her very special Annie.

Cremation rites will be accorded. The family will host a Celebration of Life gathering 2-4 p.m., Sunday, March 30, 2025, at the Meredosia Community Center. A private burial will be held at a later date at Blacburn Cemetery in Plymouth. Memorials are suggested to the Meredosia Rescue Squad. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Meredosia is assisting the family. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com.