Lillian “Lil” Turcotte

Lillian Turcotte ObituaryObituary published on Legacy.com by Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Panama City on Mar. 9, 2026.Lillian "Lil" T. Turcotte, 98, of Panama City, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.Lillian was born on March 19, 1927, in Norwich, CT. She spent many years working for the State of Connecticut in the cafeteria of the Norwich Tech School until her retirement. Known for her work ethic by her co-workers, and friendliness and personality by her friends, Lillian was loved by all. She had many friends in both Connecticut and Florida and made new friends wherever she went.In her free time, Lillian enjoyed going to bingo, playing the slot machines or just dining out for lunch. She had many other hobbies that kept her busy, including knitting, crocheting and jigsaw puzzles. Lillian was an enthusiastic shopper and loved to find great deals and treasures to give to her friends and family. She will be remembered for her warm spirit, generous heart and the joy she brought to those around her.Lillian is preceded in death by her husband, Reald J. Turcotte; daughter, Theresa A. Majka; and brother, Joseph Desjarlais.Left to treasure her memory are her daughters, Janet B. Beebe (Susan) and Debra J. Lenda (David); sons, Albert J. Turcotte (Ann) and David J. Turcotte (Heather); grandchildren, Judith Wade (Shawn), Richard Lenda (Kristina), Joel Lenda (Rachel), Nicole Gagnon (Nicholas), Joshua Turcotte and Kyle Turcotte; and great-grandchildren, Rae Lenda, Lily Lenda, Cadence Gagnon, Olivia Gagnon, Emerson Gagnon and Vivian Lenda.A service in remembrance will be conducted by the family in Connecticut.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Lillian's name to the Family Service Agency of Bay County, Inc.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.