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Funeral Ceremony: 3 p.m. Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 2 until 3 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home
A committal ceremony and interment will take place at 11 a.m. the following day, Wednesday, November 23, at Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton
Doris Carol Hill, age 90, of Flora, Illinois, passed away early Thursday morning, November 17, 2022, at Clay County Hospital.
She was born August 13, 1932, in Watseka, the daughter of Carl and Marie (Dusharme) Goddard. She was united in marriage to Bill Eugene Hill on May 16, 1970, in Benton, and together they shared 37 wedding anniversaries until his passing on December 13, 2007.
Doris was a 1950 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School. She worked in manufacturing for over 13 years before opening Doris’s Dress Shop in Flora during November 1985 and which she operated for 15 years until retiring. She was a 50-year member of the American Legion Auxiliary and a member of First Southern Baptist Church in Flora. She was an avid reader and enjoyed working crossword puzzles, going for drives, and sharing her adoration of actor Kevin Costner.
She is survived by a daughter: Carol Neal of Denver, Colorado; a sister: Wanda Hatfield of Lake Placid, Florida; a brother: Donald (Carolyn) Goddard of West Palm Beach, Florida; and best friend: Della Welch of Flora.
She was preceded in passing by her parents; husband; a son: Thomas Neal; and 3 sisters: Pauline Caroll, Phyllis Campbell, and Dorothy Bohn.
A funeral ceremony will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Visitation will be from 2 until 3 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. A committal ceremony and interment will take place at 11 a.m. the following day, Wednesday, November 23, at Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton. Those attending the committal are asked to arrive directly at the cemetery. Memorial donations in tribute to Doris are suggested to any charity of the donor’s choice, and these will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
I'm so Sorry Doris was one of the Sweetest Lady's I ever new Lived her Dearly SO SORRY
Doris was one of the nicest persons that I've known. Frequented her dress often. So very sorry to hear of her passing.
Remembering Doris brings a smile, she was a sister of the “YoYo sisterhood group”, and a business lady in her retail dress shop. She will be missed, Rest In Peace Doris. Forever dreaming of Kevin.
So sorry to hear of Doris’ passing. She had the best dress shop—we got all our favorites from Doris!
My sympathies to the family and friends of Doris. She was a delightful and friendly woman. I frequented her dress shop and she always helped me find the “right” dress! We had lots of laughs. Rest In Peace Doris ❤️
We will miss you aunt Doris. So glad we recently got to visit with you one last time.
Will miss you mom. Rest easy.
So sorry to hear about Doris. She was a nice lady.
Doris was a sweet lady. I was in a diet support group with her for many years. My mother was a regular shopper at Doris's Dress Shop. Prayers of comfort for all the family and friends.
So sorry to hear about Doris. She was a friend of my mother (Betty Boyd). They enjoyed watching lots of Flora High School athletic events together and also going on several bus tours to fun places. I miss my mother, and know that Doris will be greatly missed too. Sending you my condolences.
To Carol and family, My heart is heavy today thinking of Doris and how dearly she will be missed by you and your close knit family. I loved hearing her stories of days gone by and how close your family has remained through the years. Her memories were so detailed that it was amazing to me! She loved you all so much. I will miss her dearly…she was my friend.
So very sorry.. such an lovely sweet lady.. God has another angel. To the family you were so blessed.. prayers to u all .
Carol, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. I have great memories of her during our high school years. RIP Doris.
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