Cora Stokes Hilliard's Obituary
Cora Stokes Hilliard
Cora Stokes Hilliard, 96, of Newberry, Florida, died Saturday, March 29, 2014, in the Shands Hospital, following a long illness.
Mrs. Hilliard was born on May 11, 1917, in Bradford County, to the late James W. and Creasie Sweat Padgett. She lived for many years in Gainesville, married to the late Elmer Eugene Stokes, until his death in 1962. Mrs. Hilliard worked as a nurses’ aide for Sunland Training Center, a school bus driver, and as a homemaker. She was later married to Clyde Hilliard, who also preceded her in death, with whom she travelled the world, following her retirement. Mrs. Hilliard lived for many years in Hawthorne, where she was a member of the 1st Baptist Church of Hawthorne. She enjoyed gardening, fishing and all things about the Florida Gators! Mrs. Hilliard was preceded in death by two children, Naomi Scott and Richard Stokes.
She is survived by three daughters, June (Alvin) Davis, of Hawthorne, Judy (Sonny) Hunter, of Gainesville, and Gloria (Denny) Scofield, of Newberry; one son, Dwight (Kim) Stokes, of Alachua; one sister, Virginia Bleasdale, of Keystone Heights; along with many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at 11:00 A. M., in the Chapel of Williams-Thomas Funeral Home Westarea, 823 NW 143rd St., with Rev. Charles Litzell officiating. Interment will follow in Dedan Cemetery. The family will receive friends for one hour prior, beginning at 10:00 A. M.
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