Frances D. Hillis

Frances D. Hillis

Frances Hillis Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Nov. 2 to Nov. 3, 2009.
Hillis, Frances D., 85, of Richmond, widow of Ben F. Hillis, Jr., died Saturday, October 31, 2009. She is survived by two daughters, Linda H. Clark of Midlothian and Wanda H. Sims (Ernest) of Corpus Christi, Texas; seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and a sister. Mrs. Hillis was a member of Ridge Baptist Church for 46 years. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd., where services will be conducted 10 a.m. Wednesday. Interment, Westhampton Memorial Park.


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November 4, 2009

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Neal and Ann Flanagan

November 4, 2009

Dear Wanda, Ernie, and family,
We are sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Monica Watkins

November 3, 2009

Linda-I am sorry about the loss of your Mom. You & your family will be in my thoughts & prayers.

Cilla Fancher

November 2, 2009

Dear Wanda, Ernie and family,
We are sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. If there is anything I can do just let me know. Your Mom is at peace now and with your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God's Blessings be with you. Love you, Cilla and Rick

Dana Murphy

November 2, 2009

Wanda and Family,
Sorry to hear about your mom. I know how hard this has been for you. My prayers are with you.

November 2, 2009

Wanda and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. You know our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Paula and Kenny Cook and family

Debbie Ellwood

November 2, 2009

Wanda & Family -
So sorry to hear about your mothers passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. The Ellwood Family

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