NORTHPORT - Frances Waldrop Hilleke (96) of Northport, Alabama, went home to be with Jesus on May 21, 2018. She was born on September 20, 1921 in Sulligent, Alabama, daughter of the late Amanda Gilmer Waldrop and William Carey Waldrop.
She married the love of her life, August Francis Hilleke (Frank) on March 14, 1942. They celebrated 76 years of marriage together this year.
She was preceded in death by one son, Thomas Michael; sisters, Annie Lou Faulkner and Peggy Ann Weeks and brothers, WC Waldrop, James Waldrop, Tom Waldrop and Richard Waldrop.
She is survived by her husband, Frank; daughter, Sandra (Bill) Ziegler; sons, Frank (Sheila), Bill (Denise); grandchildren, Wendy, Dusty, Leasha, Ginger Pepper, Tommy, Katie and 17 great-grandchildren.
Frances graduated from business college and held many different secretarial jobs throughout her life and eventually went into real estate. But of all the many jobs she had, raising her four children was her greatest pride and joy. She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was the loving matriarch for her many nieces and nephews as well.
She was an active member of St. Marks United Methodist Church for 45 years where she served the Lord in many different roles, always making people feel welcome and loved. Even in her last days, she would use her phone to reach out and touch others to let them know they were not alone and that someone was thinking of them every day. We celebrate Frances and her life well-lived!
Our heartfelt appreciation to the many who loved and cared for Frances through her last years.
Private graveside service to be held on May 23, 2018 at Memory Hill Gardens. Officiating will be Pastor Mark Lacey and Pastor John Drawhorn. A Celebration of Life service will be scheduled at a later time.
In lieu in flowers send donations to St Marks United Methodist Church Food Pantry.
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