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Gregory Rawlings
February 3, 2025
This poem was Jill's favorite that I wrote to her while we were dating -
She kept it in her top dresser drawer all these years and I found it tonight. It means so much now, but in a completely different way.
Silence
hard words to speak
Dim light of words to shine
blot the days
now a cuddle to you
darkness, cold and the moment of
One
You shine & are colors to my eyes
your words
spill into my head
God took my hand again
Lifted me from below
Make these days left
Count the hours of love
Shape me into
the tree of life
You
are the wind that gives hope
That after my long winter
You give shade again to all
that will know you and
have known you
to be
the giver, you
Gregory Rawlings
January 26, 2025
Two 26 years madly in love with each other!
Gregory Rawlings
January 4, 2025
Yes, that is what happiness looks like. Miss you Jill!
Gregory Rawlings
November 25, 2024
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Gregory Rawlings
November 5, 2024
Jamie Perez
November 4, 2024
Jill and my sister Lisa, were best friends when they were kids. I remember Jill didn´t like me too much as a kid :) I was always the annoying little sister that was always spying on what they were doing. Watching them laugh as they sang along to old 45´s on my sister little orange record player listening to anything from Madonna´s La Isla Bonita to rhythm of the night to a song called "a boy named Sue" !
Jill would much rather have me hang out with her brother Matthew then bother her.
But as kids do, we grew up and years later, we became friends. I remember the days of driving down to New York City, staying in Queens when I would travel down with her when she was first dating Greg.
I remember one time after they were married they went away, but I heard her complain about how she didnt like how the livingroom looked. As a suprise I snuck into their house and re-decorated the whole downstairs, the living room and dining room. But she knew instantly who did it! She called me immediately. I remember how appreciative she was.
When I think of her, I remember her smile and her laugh.
As years pass sometimes we lose touch with some of our friends, but it doesn´t mean we stop caring. She most certainly was loved very much by her friends and family. She fought hard. She will be missed.
Ruth Lawrence
November 4, 2024
Jill & I first met when she was just a teenager. We quickly bonded over our Italian heritage, our dysfunctional fathers & swedish fish. She was older & wiser than many her age and even though I was 15 years her senior, we could have deep conversations, friend to friend. We also shared the "caregiver gene" which bonded us further! She was so conscientious & caring. I think what I always loved the most though, was her unwavering faith & determination to keep her integrity to her God. Mental health is such a slippery slope, one that Jill couldn't climb out of right now. Our comfort is knowing Jehovah sees & understands all our struggles. I cling to this hope, to see Jilly-bob (Rob's affectionate name) again with her sweet giggle laugh, enjoying the life she was meant to have!! O what a happy day that will be!!
Roselina lemieux
November 2, 2024
I remember Jill in long braids & roller skating -1980 -we were the best of friends -Jill would show up at my house for hot muffins & coffee -we would go to the porch & watch the hummingbirds work the trumpet vine-always had talks about Jehovah´s thinking-she´ll be welcomed in my garden soon & will be missed-Roselina Lemieux
Good times
Ruth Ball
October 28, 2024
Ruthie Ball
October 28, 2024
Ruthie Ball
October 28, 2024
Ruth Quinones Ball
October 28, 2024
This is difficult. You were loved more than you will ever know. I know how hard you tried and how deeply you loved. Especially your love for your family, close friends and most importantly, Jehovah God. Not a day has gone by that I haven't thought about you. Countless hrs we spent on the phone. Through gd times and hard ones....we could lean on oneanother. We could be ourselves. My little sister, confidant, thrift shopping buddy. Priceless memories I cherish.
I was honored to be one of your bridesmaids. Had the privilege of doing your hair. Oh, How beautiful you looked. I will never forget that last time I saw you either. You and your precious Faye spent the night. You felt safe here and that meant the world to Barry and me both. Your last text. You wanted us to know you loved us. Words can't ever truly express just how much I miss you. I know we will all be lining up, waiting to be reunited again in Jehovah's due time. I may just have to cut in line.
See you later Llij.
Love you more. Your big sis forever.
Ruthie Ball
Sarah Patterson nee Freedman
October 26, 2024
My first soulmate, I was 9 and Jill was 11. She was my buddy, my pal, my big sis, my protector in school. We were in school from 5th grade to graduation. We shared laughter, tears, fears, and similar illness. We could always end up laughing, in the drama and trauma, in the worst of times and the best. We shared a faith in Jehovah's truth and promises for this earth. In our last conversation, three days before her death, she said "I could never deny my God." I look forward to seeing you again Jill, with no more illness and an earth free of pain. I love you forever. Sarah
Lisa Parker
October 26, 2024
Jill and I spent years of our childhood growing up together as friends and cousins. We travelled to lands near and far and spent many treasured summers on the sandy beaches of Cape Cod.
May her memory live on through every crashing wave, every gentle breeze and every glorious sunset.
She deserved the best in life.
Rest in peace love.
Forever in My Heart,
Lisa
Gregory Rawlings
October 25, 2024
What incredible sadness everyone has that loved and shared life with you, Jill. You were the love of my life and we shared some of the greatest moments of existence. There will not be a day that passes that will be the same without you. All the times we were apart, all the times we were together, my companion, my friend, my lover. Regardless of our disagreements, I am still so glad I married you all those years ago and would do it all over again. One fine day you will be in absolute perfect health, happy, smiling and laughing with that cute giggle that I can still hear in my ears. Looking forward to seeing you again Jill!
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