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Elsie Hilliard Obituary
ELSIE WILLIAMS HILLIARD (Age 85)
On Monday, October 10, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Harold J. Hilliard, Jr.; mother of Harold "Butch" Hilliard, Charles Vincent Hilliard, Keith William Hilliard and Kathryn Hilliard Schiefer. Also survived by eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild; sister of Shirley Whitehurst of South Mills, NC; George G. Williams of South Mills, NC; Alfreda MacFarland of Chesapeake, VA; the late Elizabeth Moore of Norfolk, VA; Emma Weaver of South Mills, NC; and Edith Miller of Colerain, NC. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD, Friday, October 14, 10 to 11 a.m., where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Private family burial to follow. Memorial contributions may be made to Jefferson Hospice, 240 Radnor Chester Rd,. Radnor, PA 19087 . www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Elsie Hilliard
Steve Williams
October 18, 2011
Even though Our paths have traveled in different directions over so many years, the term family has kept all of you in my heart. Condolence for the lost of your Mother and my Aunt!!
October 17, 2011
This was sad news to hear. Elsie was a loving person who always put her family first. All who love her will miss her. I hope all the love Elsie gave her family will be a great comfort to all of you now.Elsie's love of her family will stay in your hearts forever. I just know she will make that happen.
Linda Henshaw Jacobs
Charles & Betty Hilliard
October 14, 2011
How lucky we were to have you as our mom Love always
David and Nancy Long
October 13, 2011
Our sincerest condolences on the loss of your beloved mother and grandmother. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Kathy Weber
October 13, 2011
Thank you to the wonderful woman who helped raise my daughter and did it out of love- I am forever grateful- May she Rest in Peace Love Kathy Anne
Carl & Delia Stein
October 13, 2011
Celebrate your Mother whichever way feels good for you and your family - forever!
Kathy Schiefer
October 13, 2011
For My Mom, Love - Kathy
My mom was humbled when anyone went out of their way for her. She was a no-nonsense, practical lady. Born Elsie Lorraine Williams, she was the 2nd oldest of six girls and one boy. She grew up during the depression, living on a small farm in rural North Carolina. She was hard-working; a trait she never lost. Fiercely independent, she left her family farm at the age of 17, graduated from college, and in 1948, married my dad. They then moved to the D.C. area, where she lived until this past August.
My mom was amazing. She raised four children, worked full-time, and could do just about anything. Gardening was her passion; she transformed her backyard into a beautiful oasis, and loved sitting on her front porch, enjoying her plants and flowers. She was an accomplished tailor, sewing slipcovers, Barbie doll clothes, and coats. A true southern cook, she was famous for her mashed potatoes and Sunday dinners. More than one of her kids or grandchildren called her during a holiday, asking how to make her apples, or what to do with a ham. Besides her managing a busy household (and she did everything), she worked for the State of Maryland for twenty-five years, loving every minute of it. Rounding out her resume, Mom knew how and would change her own lawn mower's spark plugs and oil; she insisted on cutting the backyard (as recently as July).
Elsie loved her kids, her grandchildren, her dog named Bear, and life. She always had an extra plate at the table for visitors, or some space on the floor for a wayward teenager. No one in need was ever turned away, and no problem was too big for her to tackle. If you called yourself her friend or relative, you were indeed blessed.
She loved laughter, a house full of noise, rainy days, country music, chili, and junk food. She read The National Inquirer, The Washington Post, and loved Bill O'Reilly (thanks to her beloved grandson, Kevin.) All in all, my mom was grateful for each day. Just two weeks ago, she held her first great-granddaughter, Charlotte Elise, her namesake (long story). The very next day, Elsie, "Gram" or "Grandma" to most, started leaving us. She knew her job was done. "Miss Elsie" will be sorely missed.
amy reed
October 13, 2011
Amy and Dave Reed
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