Lillian Larry

On April 6, 1957 Martelle Larry gave birth to a beautiful healthy baby girl and named her Lillian Cornelius
Larry AKA Connie. She is the First followed by her sister Rosilyn Larry and then two brothers Clifton Larry
who we call Butch and the youngest of them Cedric Larry.
She grew up in Harlem where many of her experiences taught her survival and to push hard to
accomplish many things in her life. As a young girl she created close bonds with special friends Patricia
Kenley, Dotty Jefferson and Eleanor Houston. It was told that when you see one you see them all.
She Graduated from Brandies High School, then went on to receive a degree in Business From Touro
Community College. During this time she met Larry Williams who was her first love and in May of 1976
they had her first born child Lashey Larry.
As a young teenager working for summer youth jobs and in a factory and other part-time jobs, she
developed a worked ethic that she carried with her Through her life. She began her professional career
at xerox where she work for over 15 years reaching the level of management until the company moved
to florida. She went on to work for DC9, the painting industry, where she worked for over 30 years and
retired in 2017.
While building her career she met Joseph Wells who she later married. In 1987 she had her second child
another baby girl Quinise Corine Wells. After moving to Townsend Avenue where she reconnected with
another special friend for over 40 years Cassandra Reeves. While living on Townsend in April 1993 she
and Joseph had her only son Taury Kenyatta Wells. She also played a major role in raising her oldest
nephew Taron Larry AKA Spanky.
She was a protector of many. In her early years she protected her siblings whether it was making
spaghetti to feed her sister and brothers at the age 10 or when out with friends making sure everybody
was ok. She was a mother that would fight with all her energy and strength and go against any and every
situation possible to provide and protect her kids.
A hard working woman from Monday to Friday was dedicated to her profession but on Friday she knew
how to enjoy life. She was the life of the party and the soul in food. Music playing, singing, laughing and
dancing and the best food you have ever tasted in your life was all happing at Connie house. From
throwing the best parties to throwing down in the kitchen Lillian would do it all while styling in outfits
and accessories stars in Hollywood would envy. She was loved by many as she always extended her
kindness and those who knew her can vouch that she was a very amazing and highly spiritual woman,
She loved the lord.
Lillian “Connie” Larry was one of kind. She was all about loving, caring and will help save and rescue
anyone who need her help. She had a open door for does that she love and never closed it. She truly left
her mark on this earth by not only those who she touched but an accomplished author who wrote and
published three books. She inspired those that knew her and anyone around her with blessings and
always let everyone know that she would pray for them.
Lillian “Connie” Larry is survived by her husband Joseph Wells Daughters Lashey Laquel Larry, Quinise
Corine Wells and her son Taury Kenyatta Wells. Oldest grandson Emari Larry, followed by Jahmir Bless
Larry and granddaughter Nyrie Savoria Larry. Her sister Rosilyn Burgess Larry and her three sons Taron,
Terrell and Tarek. Her Brother Clifton Larry and his two kids Tahara, and Genesis. Cousins and family
members through out New York City, New Jersey and Chicago.

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