Lilia Elizabeth Melton (nee Garcia) age 85 of Des Plaines, IL passed away October 30, 2019 in Park Ridge, Illinois. She was born on August 22, 1934 in Dallas, Texas to her loving parents, Cayetano and Abigail Garcia. Beloved wife of William for 62 years. Loving mother of Beth (Tom) Pluta, Carol (Mark) Power, Bill (Keith Ann) Melton, Patty Boen, Danielle Melton, Desiree Eastham and the late Sue (Ed) Horvat. Cherished grandmother of 9 and Proud great grandmother of 1. Visitation Saturday, November 2, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Golf Road Baptist Church where she was a long time member. The church is located at 501 W. Golf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016. Burial will be at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. For information 847.699.9003 or glhillsfuneralhome.com.