Lydia M. Palmer transitioned from this life Saturday March 23, 2019, at Laurels of Willow Creek, Midlothian.  A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday March 29, at Little Zion Baptist Church, Smithfield. Viewing will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday March 28, 2019, at the chapel. For more information, visit shiversfuneralchapel.com. Services are entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.