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Frances Gill Obituary
Frances Bailey Gill RICHMOND - Frances Bailey Gill died Aug. 15, 2008. Frances was born March 2, 1920, in Starkville, Miss. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Harvey Strachan Gill Jr. and by her son, Harvey Strachan Gill III. Frances is survived by two daughters, Frances Bell Creekmur and husband William and Ann Bailey Gill, both of Richmond; one son, John Strachan Gill and wife Catherine of Moon, Va.; and by her grandchildren, William Rogers Creekmur, William Duke Nelms Creekmur, Molly Bailey Granatino Gill, Joan Frances Granatino Gill, Anna Strachan Gill and Mathew Bailey Gill; sister, Lloyd Bailey Gill of Norfolk; and a brother, John Wendell Bailey Jr. and wife Sherry of Door County, Wisconsin, and Naples, Fla. Frances moved to Richmond early in life and graduated from Westhampton College in 1940. She married Harvey in the waning days of World War II and worked with him in the course of their long and loving marriage. They summered on Gwynn's Island and Mathews County, where Frances died, was always in her heart. She was loved by all who knew her and is remembered with great love and affection by her family. A graveside service will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Blandford Cemetery in Petersburg, Va. A reception in Frances' honor will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at The Hermitage at Cedarfield, where Frances resided for the past 10 years, 2300 Cedarfield Pkwy., Richmond, Va. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your favorite charity. Woody Funeral Home, Parham Road, Richmond, is in charge of arrangements.
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Norton Howe
August 25, 2008
Ben and Sherry:
Kay joins me in extending to you and your family our deepest sympathy for your loss. I had no idea that Frances was a member of River Road Church, Baptist, where we have been members for many years.
Karen Massey
August 22, 2008
Ann,
Just heard via Lib of your Mom's death. Thinking of her and of you and of all the good times I had at your house and at the cottage. Be well.
E. Eugene Callis, III
August 20, 2008
Jack, I am so sorry to hear of the death of Frances, your mom. I have not called but have been thinking much about you in this time of sorrow. She was a GREAT GAL and I will always remember her and your dad from the many times that I saw them on Gwynn's Island. Your mom will be missed but you know that she is now with your dad and in a better place. Love to you and your family.
Eugene
Jenny Jones
August 19, 2008
Ann,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
JJ
William (Bill) Culbertson
August 18, 2008
Dear Bunny and Bill,
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I remember your mother well and fondly, from the many times we met at their house in the West End.
I read the T-D regularly on-line, and think of you every time I do.
Sicerely, Bill
Beth Hooker
August 17, 2008
I am so distressed about your Mother. She was a lovely lady and a cherished member ot the Fellowship Class at River Road Church, Baptist. We shall miss her greatly. The class is sending a donation to the Church in her memory. I am so sorry that I will not be able to personally attend the services but I have an unavoidable conflict. Beth Hooker
Linda (Emroch) Leithner
August 17, 2008
Francie Bell,
I'm so sorry to hear of the death of your dear mom. She was a fine and gracious lady. Thinking of you across the miles and years, and wishing you peace,
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