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Frances Tiller Obituary

Frances Juanita Tiller, age 86, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Mercy Hospital. She was born January 9, 1928, in Fordland, MO to George and Lora (Cooper) Eslinger. She was an avid flower gardner, who loved taking care of her cats, spending time ouside in her yard, and visiting with her family.

The last of ten children she was preceded in death by her siblings, husband Tommy Lee Tiller and her daughter Kathleen Bennett. She is survived by daughters: Nancy Underlin, Janice Willis, and Linda Friend her grandchildren: Cynthia Bennett, Chris Ellington, and husband Kyle, Rhiannon Czigan, and husband Micah, and Michael Underlin, her great-grandchildren: Andrew Ellington, Carter Ellington, and Olivia Czigan.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, March 29, 2014, at Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO with Sister Diane Frederick officiating. Burial will be held in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Springfield, MO. Services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO. Online condolences may be made at www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com.

Published by News-Leader on Mar. 28, 2014.
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Nancy Underlin

July 21, 2014

To Nancy, Janice and Linda, So sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Did not know until Tuesday April 2nd. So sorry we were unable to attend the funeral. Your Mother was a very special person to us as your whole family has been. We loved Tommy and Kathy and miss them often. Our sincere condolences to all of you. We love and miss you guys. Will never forget what all your mother did for us from rides to school, and cheerleader skirts she would sew for us. Much love to you all. Love, Janie and Judy Hall. Call sometime 417-298-3634

April 2, 2014

My sympathy to the family. I was Married to Bob Taylor, Tommy's nephew, who passed away in December 11, 2012. We had visited Tommy and Frances a few times over the years.

Gloria Taylor

March 28, 2014

Dear Nancy and family,
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of Christ, family, and friends. We are praying for you.
Janet, Steve, Austin, and Vanessa

Janet Porter

March 28, 2014

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