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Leo Hillman Obituary
KANNAPOLIS - Mrs. Leo Funderburk Hillman, 96, of 301 Rosemont Ave., Kannapolis, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at her residence.
She was the daughter of the late Robert Funderburk and Irene Thompson Funderburk Caldwell. Mrs. Hillman lived in the Rose Hill Community of Kannapolis for many years and was a faithful member of Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church, where she served on many auxiliaries. She was a retiree of Fieldcrest Cannon.
Mrs. Hillman was preceded in death by her husband, Esau Hillman; a son, Robert Funderburk; and sisters, Velma F. Wright and Alice F. Truesdale.
Survivors include step-son Wayne Whitfield of Asheville; daughter-in-law, Patricia Funderburk of China Grove; devoted nieces, Ruthie Norman, Judith Cowan (Alexis), Robin Taylor (Michael) and Gail Funderburke, all of Kannapolis; two nephews, Felix Ray Norman and Pressley Norman, Jr., both of Kannapolis; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation and Service: Visitation will be Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at 3 p.m. and funeral services at 4 p.m. at Rose Baptist Church with the Rev. Harry K. Gaston, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Services entrusted to Hairston Funeral Home, Inc.
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Memories and Condolences
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Robin Taylor
May 25, 2019
Aunt Lee, we miss you so much. Nothing is the same since you gained your wings. We will continue to strive to get it right just like you taught us. You had a long life,but you were gone to soon. Always and Forever
Brenda Moody
June 9, 2013
I've known Mrs. Leo almost all my life, and she always been the sweetest person on earth. My thoughts and prayers are with her family right now. Brenda Moody & family
Larry B. Johnson
June 5, 2013
Aunt Lee was a dear soul, and she certainly had the gift of helps. We met when she agreed to look in on my ill father before he passed back in the 80's since I lived so far away. What a blessing! And we kept in contact over the years. It is a blessing to have people like her in your life--caring, kind, nurturing, and sensitive to the needs of others. Yet, she could be stern in her own way. At 96, what a long, fruitful life she had. My condolences to each of you as she takes her flight.
Trenton Littlejohn
June 4, 2013
Mrs Leo,
I will miss you dearly. You was like another grandmother to me. I enjoyed you every Sunday and every time you called me to pick up food for the cows. You made me fill special since I have been in the military. My father and mother has always told me that she asked every Sunday about me. You are another angle in my life. Thanks for the 40 years you have been in my life.
Beverly H. Sloan
June 3, 2013
Praying for the family. Sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs. Hillman. May God bless you all.
pam daniels
June 3, 2013
Aunt Lee was a kind and generous soul. Surely she will be missed by her and certainly by the community. I will always remember her with warm thoughts. Pamela Daniels
June 3, 2013
Aunt Leo was a great inspiration to me all of my life. She will be truly missed but always remembered.
The Lowerys
Ivan, Sheryl & Miranda
June 2, 2013
I known Mrs. Leo practically all my life and I am really gonna miss her. My prayers are with her family at this time. and remember, Heaven just got another ANGEL. Brenda Moody and family
David Finger
June 2, 2013
Leo was a good friend and inspiration to me growing up and I will always remember her. Love Sonny Finger
Greg Stewart
June 2, 2013
Aunt Lee was one of the kindess persons you would ever meet.Thank you Aunt Lee.
Robin Taylor
June 2, 2013
Aunt Lee,
You have given us all the necessary tools to make a good life for ourselves. When we loss you on Wednesday, we loss a whole generation.We were blessed to have had you all of these 96 years. We will miss seeing you daily, talking to you, waving as we go pass while you were sitting on your porch, picking you up just to ride out and everything else that was part of our daily routine. Words cannot express my feelings, but I know you are rejoicing in heaven with all of your family members that went before you.We will miss you but we will never forget you. Thanks for all you did for all of us. We know that God makes no mistakes and we will see you again. Love Always
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