Lillian McKinnon Granberry, age 81, of Bellevue, TN, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 2, 2026. She was born on November 6, 1944 in Douglas, GA to the late Harvey and Ruby McKinnon.

Lillian is survived by her loving son Jack Granberry of Hendersonville, TN; nephew James Carl McKinnon (Melba) and niece April Renee Harrell (Jeff). She is also survived by her great nephews and niece Matthew Lee Harrell, James Drew Harrell and Morgan Nicole Sirmans. She also leaves behind Charldine Hightower- a beloved cousin. She is preceded in death by her husband Jack Eugene Granberry, brothers James Cecil McKinnon and Michael Neal McKinnon as well as her nephew Kristopher "Kris" McKinnon.

Lillian's life was all about helping others. Professionally she worked as a Social Worker at Nashville VA Medical Center. Her love for giving to others did not stop at the end of the workday. She volunteered and worked tirelessly helping adults, young adults and children in and around her community. So many lives have been touched by her desire to make a difference in the lives of others.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at Forest Hills Baptist Church on Saturday, August 8th at 3 p.m. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service from 2 - 3 p.m.

In Lieu of Flowers, donations are requested to be made to your favorite charity in Lillian's honor.