Eileen B. Willison

Mother, you are in our hearts twice… once as a mom and again as a friend.

Eileen B. Willison, 83, of Uhrichsville, passed away May 14, 2009 following a sudden illness. Born October 10, 1925 at Tippecanoe, she was a daughter of the late Arthur Emanuel and Grace Elizabeth (Hines) Hodkinson. In addition to her parents, Eileen was preceded in death by her husband, John L. “Jack” Willison, Sr. whom she married on October 9, 1942, her son, John L. “Jack” Willison, Jr. and her brother, “Junior” Hodkinson. A life resident of our area, Eileen worshipped at Newport United Methodist Church.

Eileen devoted her life to her family as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker. Nothing meant more to Eileen than the time she spent with her family. In her spare time, Eileen enjoyed crocheting, tending her flower gardens, and cooking her specialty cakes. Those who met Eileen knew a giving, sweet, and charismatic soul who put her family ahead of herself. Her spirit lit the lives of her family, friends, and so many she knew. Her smile, laugh, and gentle wisdom will be greatly missed, but not forgotten.

Surviving Eileen are daughters, Joy and husband Mark Andreatta of Uhrichsville and Grace Ann and husband Richard Seibert of Dennison; sons, Tim J. and wife Heidi Willison of Uhrichsville, James L. and wife Melinda Willison of Tippecanoe, and Perry Willison of Uhrichsville; daughter-in-law, Phyllis Willison of Uhrichsville; 13 grandchildren, Tammy, Wendy, Aimee, Jimmie, Nicole, Brent, Eric, Krista, Kelly, Abby, Aaron, Drew, and Brooke; 11 great grandchildren, McKenzie, Miranda, Allison, Andrew, Amber, Maci, Lindsey, Jesse, Isabel, Ella, and Liston; her dear sister and best friend, Marilyn Rogers of Uhrichsville; special great aunt Frances Bear of Dennison; a sister-in-law Irene Hodkinson of Piedmont; and many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours for Eileen will be held Sunday, May 17, 2009 from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm in the R. K. Lindsey Funeral Home at Dennison. Funeral services, officiated by Rev. Harry Milligan will be held Monday, May 18, 2009 at 2:00 pm in the funeral home, followed by internment at Greenmont Cemetery in Freeport, OH.

Those wishing to honor Eileen with a memorial donation are encouraged to do so to the American Diabetes Assoc. or the Newport United Methodist Church.

R. K. Lindsey Funeral Home, Inc.
(740)922-1970
www.lindseyfh.com