Frank & Bright Funeral Home

Neoma Gill

Nov 6th, 1935 - Jan 10th, 2023

        Neoma Ruth Gill, age 87, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Tuesday evening, January 10, 2023, at the Burge House in Flora.

        She was born November 6, 1935, in Louisville, the daughter of Harold and Pauline (Clifton) Muesing.  She was united in marriage to Galen Ray Gill on December 29, 1956, in Louisville, and together they have celebrated 66 wedding anniversaries.

        Neoma was a 1953 graduate of Urbana High School, and loved attending her class reunions, never missing one.  She had worked at the University of Illinois and was a Clay County Election Judge for many years.  Her role in life was first and foremost as “Mom, Grandma, and Great-Grandma.”  She was baptized at Four Square Church in Urbana.  Neoma enjoyed mowing the lawn, gardening, attending auctions and yard sales, going to the gym, and always looked forward to participating in the Elder Walk. 

       She is survived by her husband: Galen Gill of Flora; a daughter: Diana (Greg) Rutland of Louisville; a son: Daniel (Cheri) Gill of Flora; 2 grandchildren: Jenny (Jamie) Ayers and Mitch (Misty) Gill; 5 great-grandchildren: Owen and Maddie Ayers, and Ava Ruth, Ellie, and Luke Gill.

        She was preceded in death by her parents.

        A funeral ceremony will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Ben VanHyning officiating.  Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until 12 noon on Wednesday at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to Alzheimer’s Association and will be accepted through the funeral home.  To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com