Brenda Lee Hills' Obituary
Brenda Lee (Lanham) Hills went to Heaven at 8:08 a.m. on Monday, January 13, 2014, at the age of 49. She was born on January 23, 1964 in Sullivan, IN, the daughter of James Walter Lanham, Sr. and Deloris Marlene Hart Lanham. On October 7, 1995 she married Jim L Hills at the New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Yale, IL. Survivors include husband, Jim Hills of Casey, IL; daughters, Kimberly Hills of Robinson, IL, Melinda Hills of FL, and Michelle Hills of FL; sons, Derrick Jackson of Charleston, IL and Alan Hills of Oakland, IL; mother, Deloris Lanham of Oblong, IL; brother, James Walter Lanham, Jr. and wife Pamela of Mattoon, IL; sister, Deborah Lowe and husband Larry of Oblong, IL; brother in law, John Hills and wife Kathy of Casey, IL; nieces and nephews, Chris and Jamie Boone of OH, Eric Boone of Oblong, IL, Heather and John Robinson of West Union, IL, and JD and Nicole Lanham of Robinson, IL. She was preceded by her father, James Lanham, Sr. and parents in law, Darrell and Wanda Hills. Brenda graduated from Oblong High School in 1982. She had worked at Casey Tool and Machine and Casey Health Care Center. Brenda loved to be with family and friends. She liked to fish, sew, and camp. Her pets, Copper, Missy, Aces, Max, Peanut, and Silvester, were her pride and joy. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 16, 2014 at the Markwell Funeral Home with Rev. Brooke Davis officiating. Burial will follow at the Bellair Cemetery, Bellair, IL. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service at the Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL. Memorial donations may be made to the family, c/o Markwell Funeral Home, PO Box 175, Casey, IL 62420. To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Thursday, January 16, 2014 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420 Service Thursday, January 16, 2014 11:00 AM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420
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