Lilly Olson was born Sept. 22, 1918, at Jamestown, the daughter of Olaf R. and Marie (Johanson) Olson. She attended Jamestown Public Schools and graduated from Jamestown High School in 1937. She worked for J.C. Penney Co. in alterations and as a sales clerk. In December 1938 she worked for McElroy Co., a real estate sales and management company, as stenographer and bookkeeper and was also a licensed insurance agent for K. M. Moran Agency. In January 1970 she began attending Jamestown College as a fellow in art, graduating in 1973 with a bachelor of arts degree in art education. She taught drawing through the Jamestown Parks and Recreation Department, Jamestown Fine Arts Association and Jamestown College Educational Vacations, and also taught individuals and classes in her home. She also painted. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church where she served as financial secretary for 17 years, treasurer for 25 years and sang in the choir for 50 years. She was a member of the Jamestown Fine Arts Association, Lady Washington Chapter No. 1 O.E.S. and the P.E.O. Sisterhood Chapter AB.

She is survived by a sister-in-law, Shirley Olson, Park Rapids, Minn.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Harold.

Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Jamestown, with the Rev. JoAnne Moeller officiating.

Visitation: 1 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Eddy Funeral Home, Jamestown.

Burial: Highland Home Cemetery, Jamestown.