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Frances Lee
Pickerill
PETERSBURG - Frances Lee Pickerill, 95 of Petersburg passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2012 at Sunny Acres Home. She was born March 2, 1916 in Short Creek, KY the daughter of Claude and Vonnie (Day) White. Frances married Willis Pickerill and he preceded her in death in October of 1989.
Frances is survived by her children Jim (Sandy) Pickerill of Tampa, FL; Robert (JoAnn) Pickerill of Petersburg and Jane (Paul) Davis of Petersburg. Grandchildren Greg (Jackie) Pickerill, Lisa (Bobby) Pickerill Lockhart, Stacy (Kyle) Pickerill Eiselstein, Alan (Elizabeth) Pickerill, Ben (Jennifer) Davis, Bob (Sue) Davis, Brent (Jenna) Davis, Bradley Davis and 16 great-grandchildren. Frances was preceded in death by her husband and one sister.
Frances was a member of the Petersburg United Methodist Church, a past member of the Petersburg Women's Club, past member of the Menard County University Women and a graduate of Millikin University. She was a 2nd grade teacher in Pleasant Plains for 24 years before retiring in 1976 after 30+ years of teaching.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the Petersburg United Methodist Church with the Rev. John Vidakovich officiating. Visitation will be Monday, February 27, 2012 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Hurley Funeral Home in Petersburg and Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until time of service. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Petersburg United Methodist Church, Sunny Acres or Countryside Estates.
The family was assisted by the Hurley Funeral Home in Petersburg.
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Jerry & Donna Sunley
March 2, 2012
Thinking of all of you, with Sympathy and fond memories. Keeping you in thought and prayer.
February 28, 2012
Our thoughts are with you and family as you celebrate a life well lived. Your dear mother was an inspiration to others to do the same. God's blessings to all of you.
Helen and Phil Deverman
Linda & John Wallbaum
February 28, 2012
JoAnn and Bobby Joe: I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. As you probably know, she taught me, as well as my daughter, Dawn, in second grade. She was the first teacher I had when we moved to Pleasant Plains. Dawn dearly loved her and always cherished her as Dawn's favorite teacher of all times. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this time.
February 28, 2012
Dear Friends So very sorry that I cannot be with you at this sad time. Your mother was a very special friend of mine--I will never forget her--she was truly a lady. Love to all of you. Ruthelma and Norman
Jan Eandi
February 28, 2012
Jim, Bob, Jane and families, My deepest condolences on the death of your beloved mother. She was a lovely "Southern Lady" who raised a lovely family. I have so many fond memories of you all. God Bless You and Yours.
Mabel & David Ruppel
February 27, 2012
Jane, Bob, and families,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother; our thoughts and prayers for you and all your family.
Joanne (Fleck) Gaston
February 27, 2012
Jane and family,
My deepest sympathy and prayers to you and your entire family on the loss of your mother. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mary Jo Morlee
February 27, 2012
TO THE PICKERILL FAMILY:
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of Frances as she was a great lady and friend. God bless you.
sarah hervey
February 27, 2012
Francy was special to a lot of us at sunny achers, she will be greatly missed.
February 27, 2012
To the Pickerill Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
LuAnn Becker
Camdenton, Mo
February 27, 2012
My thoughts and prayers to you. Your Mother and Father were very special people in our life,when we lived in Pleasant Plains. Donna Smith,Frisco,Texas
Janet Maxwell
February 27, 2012
Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mom. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
February 27, 2012
Bob, JoAnn, Alan and the rest of your family, You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
Kara Canady Manfredo
Amy Newtson
February 27, 2012
Dear Bob and JoAnn, I was sorry to read of Mrs. Pickerill's passing. I lost an adult nephew recently and I know how difficult it is to lose a family member.
Rhonda Owsley
February 27, 2012
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Ron and Coleen Mays, Rhonda, Mike, Joni, and Tricia
February 27, 2012
Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Frances was a very special friend, and she touched our lives in many wonderful ways. We loved her very much!
John and Jean Machen, Marietta, GA
Melissa Brauer Applebee
February 27, 2012
So sorry at the loss of your dear Mother/Grandmother. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
John & Peggy Whitley & family
February 27, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mori & Sue Fierce
February 27, 2012
Bob and Jane,
We are so sorry to see that your mother has passed away. She was a lovely lady and will be missed by all who knew her. Hopefully your many fond memories will help each of you through this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Judy Bauser
February 27, 2012
Mrs. Davis so sorry to here about your mom your in our thoughts and prays
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