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Leta Mae Hilliard

Leta Hilliard Obituary

HILLIARD, Leta Mae Loving mother of Brooks (Ruth), David (Marchell) and Bill (Heather), and of grandchildren Marisa, Beth, Justin, Lauren. Born in Los Angeles, January 6, 1921 to Morris and Anna Brooks, to whom she was a devoted daughter. Died July 6, 2006. Survived by her children and grandchildren, and many friends and cousins who loved her. Memorial services will be at Hillside Mortuary (800) 576-1994, July 9, 2006 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wilshire Boulevard Temple, Leta Hilliard Memorial Fund, or L.A. County Museum of Art in her name.

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Jul. 7 to Jul. 9, 2006.

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Leta Hilliard, as she wanted to be remembered.

July 15, 2006

Phil Schlein

July 10, 2006

My thoughts are with you

Harold Lichterman

July 9, 2006

With Love and Deepest Sympathies.

Harold & Edith Lichterman

July 9, 2006

July 9, 2006

Bill Hilliard

July 6, 2006

We love you mom.

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