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Funeral: 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Elmwood Cemetery
Mary Maye Hemphill died peacefully at her family home in Flora, Illinois, on Saturday, September 24, 2016, surrounded by her family. Maye was born in Clay County, Illinois, on April 3, 1920, to John Henry and Bertie Mitchell.
Maye and Harry James Hemphill were joined in holy matrimony on the 24th day of May, 1941. They had a long and happy marriage and were inseparable until Harry’s death in 2005.
In the 1960s, Maye and her two sisters, Bonnie and Margaret, were ahead of their time when they started and successfully operated women’s clothing “Outlets” in Flora, Olney, and Cisne, until their retirement.
Maye also had a passion for playing cards of any kind and was very competitive up until the week of her passing.
Maye was preceded in death by her loving husband, her daughter, Donna Carrell (Charlie), her mother and father, sisters Bonnie Wieldt and Virginia Willis, and brothers Robert and Harold Mitchell. Maye is survived by her son, Kye Richard Hemphill (Lori) of Flora, her daughter, Rita Kay Etscheid (Wylie) of Westfield, Indiana, her sisters, Margaret Duke and Margie Yingst, both of Flora, 7 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 3 step-great-grandchildren.
A funeral service for Maye Hemphill will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 28, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora, with Pastor Bruce Horsley officiating. Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers or gifts, memorial donations are suggested to Clay County Hospice, and these will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a memory or condolence with the family, visit www.frankandbright.com.
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Rita, Kye and Families: We are sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was a delight to know. Our thoughts and prayers are with y'all.
So sorry for your loss, prayers to your family.
...Such a wonderful woman....I am sorry to hear of her passing on.....she is with God now...
We are so sorry for your loss. She was such a nice lady. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Rita, I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Condolences & prayers for you & your family.
So sorry for your loss! We are praying for God's comfort and strengthen during this time of sorrow!
Thinking of you Kye and Rita. Prayers for your families as you cherish your wonderful memories of Maye.
Kye and Rita: Very sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. We always enjoyed talking with her. She was a very classy lady. Our condolences to your families.
Kye, Sorry to hear of your loss, Prayers to the Hemphill families.
Our sincere sympathies to the family. May you find peace and comfort with your many wonderful memories of a life well lived by your loved one.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kye, Lori and family, So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family during this difficult time!
We are so sorry to hear of your Mothers death, she was a beautiful lady.
Rest in Peace & welcome Home. Peace & prayers for the family. Maye was so strong, lived a great life leaving many great memories. Love Maye's family & the love they have given back to me!
Rita,Kye and Families, we are sorry for the loss of Maye. She was a kind and energetic lady.
Rita and Kye, I am so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. It is a difficult time, but you have so many wonderful memories to cherish! I will always remember the fun we had growing up and the visits to your home in the "south end." We ran in and out of your house a lot! I can also still see all the adult card players gathered around your dining room table in the evenings. I'm glad you were able to spend extra time with your mom these last few months and enjoyed seeing the pictures you posted. I will always remember Maye for her generosity and kindness, but also for her spunk! I can still hear her voice saying, "Now you kids..."
Praying that your family will find comfort and love in the many pleasant memories you have of Maye. God bless each of you.
My sympathy to your families. The memories of Maye and Bonnie in the store will always be remembered.
Mae was a very sweet spunky lady. Hugs & prayers to you all.
Rita and family so very sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss.
My deepest sympathy goes out to Kye, Rita, their families and the extended family of Maye. May the peace of a life well lived bring you comfort.
I am so sorry to hear about Maye's passing. She was a wonderful person. She always made everyone feel so relaxed in her house and was a joy to be around.
Maye was a very special Mom and Lady. Maye had the ability to light up a room and always made people around her comfortable. In fact, she always made Judie and I feel like family. Judie recounted several stories to me about time spent with Donna Lee at Maye and Granny's homes in the south end. If it wasn't baby sitting Kye, it would be hanging out at Granny's at lunch time with Harry and all the brothers. We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep Rita, Kye and all of the family in our thoughts and prayers.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers!!
Goodbye to a warm, loving lady who would beat us in cards and take our money gladly. She was a special person. Our prayers are for her and her wonderful family. Rest in peace
To the family: I'm so sorry for your loss. My brother & I were back "home" a couple weeks before Maye's passing. We drove through Fox Creek, & as we drove by the house, we chatted about Harry & Maye being such wonderful people. We are truly sorry. ~Celia & Mike~ Maye: Please give Harry a big hug from the Cardascio "kids". We love you two! ~Celia, Mike & Joe~
What a wonderful woman! She joins my mother, Marie Connett in the Heavens where I know they will be laughing and singing God's praises.
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Maye. Prayers of comfort to the family.
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