Lila Mae Small (nee Lawson) age 98 of Des Plaines, Illinois since 1952 passed away on January 12, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Mathias Small. Loving mother of Greg (Barb) Small, Scott (Jan) Small and Diane (Michael) Fitzgerald. Cherished grandmother of 6 and proud great grandmother of 4. Dear sister of the late Doris Lawson. Lila was a member of the Des Plaines Historical Society, The U.S. Light House Society and Friends of the Des Plaines Library. Services for Lila were private. Funeral care provided by G.L. Hills Funeral Home. For Info please call (847) 699-9003 or glhillsfuneralhome.com