Geraldine E. Hoyt Hillman

Mrs. Geraldine E. Hoyt Hillman, 92, of Frederick., formerly of Homer, LA, died suddenly on Friday, July 6, 2012 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late A. Sidney Hillman, who predeceased her on February 9, 2010.

Born April 2, 1920 in Shreveport, LA, she was the daughter of the late John G. and Faye Smith Hoyt. She was a graduate of Byrd High School in Shreveport and continued her education at business college and Johnson County Community College. Throughout her career, she worked as a sec- retary for several different companies.

While living in Homer, she was a member of First Presbyterian Church and actively participated in the Sunday school class. She and her husband moved to Frederick in July of 2004 to be closer to their daughter and her family. The Hillman's first resided at Heartfield's Assisted Living and then later moved to CitizensCareand Rehabilitation Center. She became a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in downtown Frederick.

Mrs. Hillman loved sewing, gardening, scrapbooking and couponing. She was an artist who thoroughly enjoyed oil painting.

She is survived by her daughter, Helen Sheppard and husband, Bruce, of Walkersville; her son, M. Hoyt Hillman and wife, Jo, of Wichita, KS; three granddaughters, Amy A. Sheppard Lyon and husband, William, of Woodbridge, Va.; Becky S. Crum and husband, Keith, of Fairfield, PA, and Tracy Nelson and husband, Mike, of Wichita, KS; and great- granddaughters, Sydney Elisabeth Crum, MarleyAddison Crum, Grace Nelson, Morgann Elizabeth Lyon and Maren Aliese Lyon.

Mrs. Hillman also will be remembered by her special friend, Clare Nelson.

She was predeceased by two brothers, J.G. Hoyt and Donald Hoyt; and a sister, Helen Carpenter.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Citizens Care and Rehab Center for the loving care given to Gerry and her family during her stay.

A memorial service will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at Calvary United Methodist Church, 131 W. Second Street, Frederick, MD. Officiating will be the Rev. Kenneth R. Dunnington and the Rev. Harry C. Cole.

A memorial service will be held at a later date at First Presbyterian Church in Homer, LA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Gerry's name to the Citizens Auxiliary, 1920 Rosemont Ave., Frederick, MD 21702, or to Calvary U.M. Church, 131 W. Second St., Frederick, MD 21701.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.staufferfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are being handled by Stauffer Funeral Home and Crematory, Frederick.