Anna M. Hillyard's Obituary
Anna M. Hillyard, age 96, of Coulterville, IL, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at 7:40 a.m. at Coulterville Rehabilitation and Health Care.
Anna was born on February 8, 1924 in Swanwick, IL, a daughter to Charles and Alta (Guy) Wylie. On February 17, 1947, she married Kenneth Norman Hillyard, Sr. in Pinckneyville, IL and he preceded her in death on November 5, 2005 after 58 years of marriage. Anna was a member of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, quilting and embroidering for church raffles. She loved her family and was known for her sugar cookies.
Survivors include her one son, Kenneth Norman Hillyard, Jr. of Coulterville, IL; one daughter, Beverly (Mark) Operle of St. Louis, MO; three grandchildren, Kenneth Hillyard III of TX, Chad Hillyard of Tx and Samuel (Miranda) Operle of St. Louis, MO; three great-grandchildren, Liam, Loretta and Macklin; three sisters, Clara Birchler of Morton, IL, Ruby Grubb of Dekalb, IL and Mildred Harstick of Coulterville, IL; one brother, Donald (Shirley) Wylie of Washington, IL; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sons, Stephan Hillyard and Michael Hillyard; three sisters, Margaret, Marilyn and Sandra; and one brother, John Wylie.
A graveside service will be held at Swanwick Bethel Cemetery, Swanwick, IL on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Jim Stark officiating.
Due to health concerns related to the Covid-19 virus and by the signing of executive order by Governor J.B. Pritzker, Phase Four attendance will be limited to 50 people and social distancing will be enforced.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL has been entrusted with arrangements.
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