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Maye Hemphill

Apr 3rd, 1920 - Sep 24th, 2016

Funeral:  11 a.m. Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home

Visitation:  6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home

Interment:  Elmwood Cemetery

 

   Mary Maye Hemphill died peacefully at her family home in Flora, Illinois, on Saturday, September 24, 2016, surrounded by her family. Maye was born in Clay County, Illinois, on April 3, 1920, to John Henry and Bertie Mitchell.

   Maye and Harry James Hemphill were joined in holy matrimony on the 24th day of May, 1941.  They had a long and happy marriage and were inseparable until Harry’s death in 2005.

   In the 1960s, Maye and her two sisters, Bonnie and Margaret, were ahead of their time when they started and successfully operated women’s clothing “Outlets” in Flora, Olney, and Cisne, until their retirement.

   Maye also had a passion for playing cards of any kind and was very competitive up until the week of her passing.

   Maye was preceded in death by her loving husband, her daughter, Donna Carrell (Charlie), her mother and father, sisters Bonnie Wieldt and Virginia Willis, and brothers Robert and Harold Mitchell.  Maye is survived by her son, Kye Richard Hemphill (Lori) of Flora, her daughter, Rita Kay Etscheid (Wylie) of Westfield, Indiana, her sisters, Margaret Duke and Margie Yingst, both of Flora, 7 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 3 step-great-grandchildren.

   A funeral service for Maye Hemphill will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 28, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora, with Pastor Bruce Horsley officiating.  Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers or gifts, memorial donations are suggested to Clay County Hospice, and these will be accepted through the funeral home.  To share a memory or condolence with the family, visit www.frankandbright.com. 

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Bud & Linda (King) Martin

September 25th

Rita, Kye and Families: We are sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was a delight to know. Our thoughts and prayers are with y'all.

Connie BurgessBradham

September 25th

So sorry for your loss, prayers to your family.

Greg Etchison

September 25th

...Such a wonderful woman....I am sorry to hear of her passing on.....she is with God now...

Doug & Marsha Hockman

September 25th

We are so sorry for your loss. She was such a nice lady. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Linda Ridgley-Getz

September 25th

Rita, I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Condolences & prayers for you & your family.

Terry Igert

September 25th

So sorry for your loss! We are praying for God's comfort and strengthen during this time of sorrow!

Dean and Jill Lewis

September 26th

Thinking of you Kye and Rita. Prayers for your families as you cherish your wonderful memories of Maye.

Robbie & Cheryl Reel

September 26th

Kye and Rita: Very sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. We always enjoyed talking with her. She was a very classy lady. Our condolences to your families.

Sue Yates

September 26th

Kye, Sorry to hear of your loss, Prayers to the Hemphill families.

Doug & Debbie (Showalters) Slover

September 26th

Our sincere sympathies to the family. May you find peace and comfort with your many wonderful memories of a life well lived by your loved one.

September 26th

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

David & Tina Young

September 26th

Kye, Lori and family, So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family during this difficult time!

Jack & Freda Stanfield

September 26th

We are so sorry to hear of your Mothers death, she was a beautiful lady.

Michael & Kayla Anderson

September 26th

Rest in Peace & welcome Home. Peace & prayers for the family. Maye was so strong, lived a great life leaving many great memories. Love Maye's family & the love they have given back to me!

Donna & Tim McNally

September 26th

Rita,Kye and Families, we are sorry for the loss of Maye. She was a kind and energetic lady.

September 26th

Rita and Kye, I am so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. It is a difficult time, but you have so many wonderful memories to cherish! I will always remember the fun we had growing up and the visits to your home in the "south end." We ran in and out of your house a lot! I can also still see all the adult card players gathered around your dining room table in the evenings. I'm glad you were able to spend extra time with your mom these last few months and enjoyed seeing the pictures you posted. I will always remember Maye for her generosity and kindness, but also for her spunk! I can still hear her voice saying, "Now you kids..."

Pam (Glassford) Smith

September 26th

Praying that your family will find comfort and love in the many pleasant memories you have of Maye. God bless each of you.

Jana Crown Henry

September 26th

My sympathy to your families. The memories of Maye and Bonnie in the store will always be remembered.

Melinda Helms

September 26th

Mae was a very sweet spunky lady. Hugs & prayers to you all.

Erma Downen Leming

September 26th

Rita and family so very sorry for your loss.

Tina & Brad Briscoe

September 26th

So sorry for your loss.

Jean Eskew

September 27th

My deepest sympathy goes out to Kye, Rita, their families and the extended family of Maye. May the peace of a life well lived bring you comfort.

Mac Cantrell and Janice Boughton

September 27th

I am so sorry to hear about Maye's passing. She was a wonderful person. She always made everyone feel so relaxed in her house and was a joy to be around.

BOB & JUDIE POWLESS

September 28th

Maye was a very special Mom and Lady. Maye had the ability to light up a room and always made people around her comfortable. In fact, she always made Judie and I feel like family. Judie recounted several stories to me about time spent with Donna Lee at Maye and Granny's homes in the south end. If it wasn't baby sitting Kye, it would be hanging out at Granny's at lunch time with Harry and all the brothers. We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep Rita, Kye and all of the family in our thoughts and prayers.

Kent and Debbie

September 29th

You are all in our thoughts and prayers!!

Patti and charlie

September 29th

Goodbye to a warm, loving lady who would beat us in cards and take our money gladly. She was a special person. Our prayers are for her and her wonderful family. Rest in peace

Cecelia Cardascio

October 3rd

To the family: I'm so sorry for your loss. My brother & I were back "home" a couple weeks before Maye's passing. We drove through Fox Creek, & as we drove by the house, we chatted about Harry & Maye being such wonderful people. We are truly sorry. ~Celia & Mike~ Maye: Please give Harry a big hug from the Cardascio "kids". We love you two! ~Celia, Mike & Joe~

Janice Connett

October 4th

What a wonderful woman! She joins my mother, Marie Connett in the Heavens where I know they will be laughing and singing God's praises.

Joe and Pam Harrell

October 6th

We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Maye. Prayers of comfort to the family.

 

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