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Polly Louise Wright Gill

Polly Gill Obituary

CLINTON - Polly Louise Wright Gill, 42, of Clinton died 6:38 p.m. Thursday (May 24, 2007) in her home. Services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday in Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton. Visitation will be two hours before services. Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorials: Operation Homefront. Mrs. Gill was born Feb. 5, 1965, in Albuquerque, N.M., the daughter of Leland and Patsy Thomas Wright. She enjoyed knitting, reading and spending time with her children. She married Dr. David Gill on June 6, 1987, in Mendota. Surviving are her husband; parents of Clinton; children, Louis Gill, Tallulah "Tally" Gill and Holden Gill, all of Clinton; brothers, Keith (Kathleen) Wright, Albuquerque; Brian (Cindy) Wright of Williston, Vt.; sister, Pamela Wright of Springfield. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/Obituaries.asp

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Published by Decatur Herald & Review on May 27, 2007.

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Janet , Dennis Streight & family

June 10, 2007

Sorry for your loss of Polly.
Your memories will help you through this difficult time. I remember seeing her often at Washington School. She was so sunshiny! Always a smile and a helpful hand.

Stefan Suering

June 1, 2007

To the Wright-Gill family:
the picture was taken in autumn of 1980 when Polly was a sophomore in high-school. I remember her being very cheerful and open-hearted. She was the kind of person who - through her kindness and friendliness - made it easy for someone in a foreign country to feel comfortable. Polly wrote this phrase into my high-school year-book which describes her character so well: “Do it like the sun-clock does and only count the sunny hours.” It is so sad to know that she is gone and my thoughts are with her family during this difficult time. May the pain be great at present, Polly’s love will continue to warm the hearts of her family and friends long after the tears over her loss have dried.

Jeremy Bowling

May 31, 2007

To the Gill Family,

Our hearts are with you.

Karen Heffernan

May 31, 2007

Dr. Gill and family,
My husband and I were impressed by your entire family from the first. We are very sorry to hear of your loss and send you our prayers.
Karen Heffernan

Josh Rohrscheib

May 30, 2007

Doc, I cant imagine what a struggle this must be for you and your family. I always had the impression that Mrs. Gill gave you the strength and drive to inspire so many of us around the community, state, and even nation. This is profoundly unfair and tragic and I am so very sorry for your loss.

Barbara Hatch Lore

May 30, 2007

Leland & Patsy, Stefan sent me Polly's notice. Polly was such a sweet, happy and caring person. I send you my love and prayers hoping you will be comforted.

Pat Dahman

May 28, 2007

Leland,Pat and family .so sorry to hear of your loss... You all are in our prayers and thoughts.. Just remember we never forget but it does get better with time. Take care and remember we will be thinking of you and all the family..
God Bless
Dick & Pat

May 27, 2007

to the gill family.
were very sorry for your loss she will be greatly missed by all.
haas family

Tanya Ward and family

May 27, 2007

Dr Gill and family, We are so very sorry for your loss. Living in a small town I feel like we are all one big family. Our children go to school together. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Georgette van Buitenen

May 26, 2007

To David Gill and family. The loss of Polly must be devastating to you all. Although I didn't know her well, I felt she exuded a caring and loving sweetness. I'm sure your memories of her and the good times you had will carry you through many of life's difficult times. She was very brave and so lucky to have a family like you during her lifetime.

Laura Mullen RN-PCMC

May 26, 2007

Dr. Gill,
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.

Michael Shirley

May 26, 2007

David, I'm so very sorry.

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