Frances “Sis” Hobbs Dillard

Posted on: 05, 21, 2015
By : Jason Ligon
Categories : Past Obituaries
Comments : 4

Mrs. Frances “Sis” Hobbs Dillard age 91 of Lebanon died May 20, 2015 at her home. A native of Wilson County, she was the daughter of the late Irvie and Louvennie Thomas Hobbs. She was a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for sixty-eight years. She retired from Charlie’s Tire Store as a bookkeeper.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Lee “Preacher” Dillard; son, Terry Lee Dillard; four brothers: James (Maggie) Hobbs, Billy (Callie) Hobbs, Tommy (Mattie) Hobbs, Carl Hobbs. Survived by three children: Gary (Jacque) Dillard, Ricky (Sue) Dillard, Rosmary (Johnny) Whitefield; brother, Douglas (Lucille) Hobbs; three sisters: Eloise Green, Pauline (Bill) Boykin, Mary (Herman) Baines; sister-in-law, Sarah Hobbs; grandchildren: Lance (Leann) Whitefield, Leigh (Mac) Petty, Brian Dedman, Ronda (Derrick) Whitley, Kim (Kerry) Weiser, Jeff (Angie) Usrey; great-grandchildren: Riley Whitefield, Amber Stonic, Will and Cage Petty, Mackenzie and Riley Whitley, Kaitlyn Dedman, Danielle and Lindsey Manning, Alyssa Weiser, J.D. Usrey; numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services are Saturday, May 23, 2015, at 1 p.m. from the Cedar Creek Baptist Church with Bro. Rick Burns and Bro. Terry Fesler officiating. Interment – Cedar Grove Cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers: Adult Ladies Sunday School Class of Cedar Creek, Linda Joyce Bay, Sandra Brown, Johnie Dies, Johnny Burton, John Wrye, Jerry Dies, Mike Johnson, Ronnie Hobbs; Active pallbearers: Jerry Dedman, Tony Tomlinson, Chuck McCrary, Larry Brown, Derrick Whitley, Brian Dedman, Kerry Wieser, Brown Lackey. Visitation Friday 2-8 p.m. at Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home and Saturday after 11 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Cedar Creek Youth Group.

Messages for the Family

Paul & Betty Leftrick says:

May 22, 2015 at 12:43 am

To Gary, Ricky, Rosemary and and family. We offer our sincere sympathy in the loss of your mama. She was a sweet lady and we have many precious memories of her, as we know you have. We know how sad it is to lose someone so close, but what peace we have in knowing that she is now forever in the presence of our Lord. We will see her again someday soon. God bless you all. Paul & Betty Leftrick
Anne Tomlinson says:

May 22, 2015 at 12:27 pm

An angel has put on her wings and taken her seat in heaven. Miss Frances was one of the most loving, kind people I have ever known. She left this world a much better place by living on this earth so many years. May her soul rest in the peace of Christ.
Donnie & Nancy Scarlett says:

May 22, 2015 at 2:21 pm

Dear Gary, Ricky & Rosemary, we are sorrowed in our hearts to learn of the passing of your mother. She was such a wonderful, godly woman that we feel so blessed to have known. Always an encouragement in our work of the ministry. She is at rest now and waiting for that great reunion day for us all. She surely was the Proverbs 31 virtuous woman. We are praying for you all during your time of mourning. Our love in Jesus. Donnie & Nancy Scarlett
Jamie Mann Marler says:

May 25, 2015 at 6:26 pm

Ricky, I am so sorry in the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless You All.

Paul & Betty Leftrick says:

May 22, 2015 at 12:43 am

To Gary, Ricky, Rosemary and and family. We offer our sincere sympathy in the loss of your mama. She was a sweet lady and we have many precious memories of her, as we know you have. We know how sad it is to lose someone so close, but what peace we have in knowing that she is now forever in the presence of our Lord. We will see her again someday soon. God bless you all. Paul & Betty Leftrick

Anne Tomlinson says:

May 22, 2015 at 12:27 pm

An angel has put on her wings and taken her seat in heaven. Miss Frances was one of the most loving, kind people I have ever known. She left this world a much better place by living on this earth so many years. May her soul rest in the peace of Christ.

Donnie & Nancy Scarlett says:

May 22, 2015 at 2:21 pm

Dear Gary, Ricky & Rosemary, we are sorrowed in our hearts to learn of the passing of your mother. She was such a wonderful, godly woman that we feel so blessed to have known. Always an encouragement in our work of the ministry. She is at rest now and waiting for that great reunion day for us all. She surely was the Proverbs 31 virtuous woman. We are praying for you all during your time of mourning. Our love in Jesus. Donnie & Nancy Scarlett