Lillian “Lil’ Gerber passed into eternal rest on Saturday, August 15, 2026.

Lil was born in Philadelphia, PA on October 20, 1946, to the late Alfred and Anna Annarelli Sage. She was preceded in death by a son Michael, and her twin sister Marie Sattelmyer of New Jersey.

Lil was the secretary at Franklin High School for several years. Lil loved the Franklin Panthers and was always available for the students and staff of Franklin High School. Prior to and while working at Franklin High, she worked at Kmart in the electronics department. Lil was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church, where she was active in WMU and sang in the church choir. She loved to read and spend time with her family. Most of all Lil loved her God.

She is survived by her son Christopher Gerber (Kimberly) of Franklin, daughter Marisa Gerber Kuzma (Tim) of Florida. Two grandchildren, Tanner and Brannon Gerber (Bri); great grandchildren, Charlotte, Tye and Isaac Gerber; brother, Jack Sattelmyer of Florida and sister Chryl Sage of Florida.

A celebration of life will be held at Pine Grove Baptist Church on September 6, 2026, at 1 pm.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to; Franklin High Athletic Department: 100 Panther Drive Franklin, NC 28734, Pine Grove Baptist Church Choir: 7454 Highlands Rd. Franklin, NC 28734, Men’s Challenge of the Smokies: 336 Living Hope Way Franklin, NC 28734, or Kaylee’s Closet: 4462 Highlands Rd. Franklin, NC 28734

Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com

Macon Funeral Home is honored to serve the Gerber family.