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Matilda Palmer Obituary
Matilda "Tilly" Palmer, age 86, of East Chicago passed away peacefully Friday, March 1, 2013 at Methodist Hospital Southlake Campus in Merrillville. She is survived by her loving children: Patricia (Arthur) McClain of Merrillville and Natalie Palmer of Chicago; four loving grandchildren: Nicole McClain, Terrell McClain, and Shaun Bailey all of Merrillville, and Danielle McClain of Portage; three great grandchildren: Christopher McClain, Melanie Bunkley, and Jeremiah McClain all of Merrillville; one brother, Edward Walker of Gary; two nieces: Irene (Alex) Stone of Owings Mills, MD and Carolyn Westbrook of East Chicago; and a host of other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her children: Charisse Palmer and Robert Palmer. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Hinton & Williams Funeral Home, 4859 Alexander Ave., East Chicago with Rev. Dr. James H. Hunter, Sr. officiating. Interment at Fern Oaks Cemetery, Griffith. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at Hinton & Williams Funeral Home from 10:00-11:00 a.m. prior to the funeral service. Mrs. Palmer regularly attended Tabernacle Baptist Church in East Chicago.
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Memories and Condolences
for Matilda Palmer
Irene Walker-Stone
February 27, 2025
Missing you so much Auntie "Doll Baby" but I'm so grateful for the time, your life that you shared with our family. Rest Well, I'll see you one day, Irene
Danielle McClain
March 3, 2023
Missing you always!!
Danielle McClain
February 27, 2022
Grandma , there are so, many things that I wish that I could say to you but one thing for sure is that I miss you Grandma. I hope you do know that I Love You & Miss You!
Irene Walker-Stone
February 28, 2020
Still missing you but so grateful for Baby. Looking forward to seeing you again in that great getting up morning.
Irene Walker-Stone
March 6, 2013
Auntie Dollbaby,
They say there is a reason,
They say that time will heal,
But neither time nor reason
will change the way we all feel,
For no one knows the heartache
that lies behind our smiles,
no one knows how many times
we just break down and cry.
I want to tell you something
so there won't be any doubt,
You are so WONDERFUL to think about, but so hard to live without.
We can't bring the old days back
when we were all together.
The family chain is broken now,
but memories and our love will live forever.
Edna, Mary, Tex and Matilda; sisters at rest.
(Thank you for loving me, I love you more)
Irene Walker-Stone and Rev. Alex Stone
Owings Mills, Md.
March 6, 2013
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. GOD PROMISES US THAT WE WILL SEE OUR LOVED ONES AGAIN, MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT HE IS WITH YOU NOW.
March 5, 2013
Grandma I will love you forever and ever
Nikki
Michael A. Brown/ Lake County Clerk
March 5, 2013
Dear Family:
While we recognize that you are experiencing a time of profound loss and sorrow, know that where as God in His infinite wisdom has removed your mother from your midst, He has not removed her from your hearts. One of God's own we celebrate her "Homecoming", where she has been given a new heavenly body that will enter into the presence of the Lord and rejoice among the angels.
Please know that someone so special will never be forgotten.
Rev. Marilyn Turner
March 5, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
March 5, 2013
I will truly miss my grandma.
"See you later alligator. Afterwhile crocodile".
Love You,
Danielle M.
(Your fat grandbaby)
Minister Martha Adams
March 5, 2013
To The Family: Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. May you find comfort in knowing that Jesus is with you always.
March 5, 2013
Remember. “This World is the Land of the Dying;The Next is the Land of the Living.” LORD...Protect and Keep Her! With Sympathy. Atty. Clorius L. Lay
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