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Francine Dillard Obituary
A native of Madison County, Ga., Francine was the daughter of the late Basco and Ruth Whitworth Tolbert. She was a life-long homemaker, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, and great-great- grandmother. She was a faithful member of Gordon's Chapel United Methodist Church in Sanford Community, where she served as Sunday school teacher, women's leader, choir member and as a friend to all.
Francine was preceded in death by her husband, James William (J.W.) Dillard; son, James Ronald Dillard; grandson, Ronald Nathan Dillard; brothers, Harold, William, Cleo, Charles, and Robert Tolbert.
Survivors include daughter-in-law, Jackie Sartain Dillard (Ron, deceased); sons, William Gerald Dillard (Jane), Thomas Wesley Dillard (Susan), Larry Harmon Dillard (Shirley); and daughter, Gina Ruth Dillard Smith (Bruce); grandchildren, Jeannie Dillard (Nat, deceased), Mitzi Baker, Courtney Cooke (Scott), Greg Dillard (Robin), Russ Dillard (Jeannie), Candy Alexander (Howard), Melanie Berryman (Ned), Chad Dillard, Jeff Dillard (Michelle), Teresa Parker (Lee), David Smith and Heather Smith; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She is also survived by sisters, Norma Tolbert Thornton (Basil) and Boots Tolbert Royston (Charlie).
A celebration of Francine's life and her home going to her Savior and Lord will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, February 18, at Gordon's Chapel United Methodist Church, Nowhere Road, Sanford Community with Revs. Robert Passmore, Al Davis and Bill Coady officiating. Interment will be in the Gordon's Chapel Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM, Sunday at Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, Highway 98, Danielsville, and will also be at the residence of Jackie Dillard, 534 Beck Road, Sanford Community.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gordon's Chapel United Methodist Church Building Fund or Gideons International.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, has charge of arrangements.
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Susan Schroader
February 21, 2008
Hello from Louisville, I haven't seen most of you in a very long time, although I remember Aunt Fancine very well. Visiting Robbie while we were in town. I'm truley sorry for youer loss. Sincerely, Susie Tolbert Schroader
Michael Tolbert
February 19, 2008
Jerry, Tommy, Larry, and Gina, know that I too have felt the pain and the emptyness we sometimes feel at this time. But just remember the faith that your mom had, has been shared with all her family and that is what will sustain all of us as time goes by. I am truly sorry I was not able to be there with you. Tell all the family we said hello and that we will keep you in our prayers. Love, Mike and Bonnie Tolbert.
Ricky and Peggy Thompson
February 19, 2008
Aunt Francine was truly an exhibitor of God's truly Amazing grace. Her legacy of "Radical Gratitude" is an example we all should strive to follow. God is good all the time.
Tom, Sandy (Tolbert) & Madison Pierce
February 18, 2008
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
God Bless
Bob & Marian Arnold
February 18, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
Thelma Buffington
February 17, 2008
I am so sorry to read about Francine. My Family lived next door to she and J W. in 1938 in Comer, Ga. They only had one child then Ronney. I also worked at the Telephone Co. with Norma Jean. Many
years passed. My thought and prayers are with the family.
God Bless,
Thelma S.M.Buffington
Lawrenceville, Ga.
Melissa Phillips-Cheek
February 17, 2008
Tommy and Susan..you are in my prayers at this difficult time..
Robert and Cheeka Bell
February 17, 2008
Our heart goes out to the family of Aunt Francine. She was more than an Aunt to us,she was our friend. All our love.
Robert and Cheeka Bell
Kay, Ted & Tricia Adams
February 17, 2008
Teresa,(Lee),please accept our deepest condolences at this time in the loss of your Grandmother.. We will have you and your entire family in our prayers that God will hold each of you in the Palm of HIS HAND..
Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes Madison Chapel
February 17, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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