Baby Lillian Jones with her mom, the late Andrea Weiler
FLORA—The two-year-old daughter of Andrea Weiler is in need of items following the death of her mother over the weekend.
Little Lillian Jones was spending a regular visitation weekend with her father, Zeph Jones, in Flora when the accident that took the life of her mother, Andrea Weiler, happened in neighboring Jasper County.
Now, Zeph Jones is a full-time father instead of just every-other-weekend, and friends of his are reporting that he’s in need of some assistance. Jones works construction and things have been slow, so becoming a full-time parent has put a strain on his finances. Friends are in the process of helping him get through this very trying time following the death of his ex, by collecting clothing, items, groceries, etc., for him and for baby Lillian, age 2, until he can get back on his feet.
Currently, the little girl wears 3T clothing and size 8 shoes. She loves princess-type items as well as Strawberry Shortcake-themed items. Besides clothing, she’s in need of socks and pull-up diaper pants. She and her dad are also in need of a potty chair for training. And they are presently in immediate need of extra food and items to get by during the grieving period following Andrea’s death; friends are telling us he’s “a mess” and that the baby is asking for her mommy.
If you can help in any way, contact Erin Workman at 618-676-7283. Erin is organizing the items drive, and can come pick things up from you if you have anything you can donate, or can direct you on where to take items if you have them.