Mrs. Wanda C. Hilley. age 86, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2016, at Riverside Health and Rehabilitation. Wanda Christine was born in Thomaston on March 4, 1930, to the late Ollie Howard Cochran and Essie Mae (Maze) Cochran. She lived for the last 30 years in Yatesville, where she was an active member of the senior citizens' organization, often volunteering her time at the Chitlin' Hoedown. She held many occupations in her lifetime, working as a receptionist and secretary at Thomaston Mills, a receptionist for the City of Thomaston, and later as an agent and investigator for Metropolitan Insurance. Wanda was very involved with Bosom Buddies, winning numerous awards as top fund raiser for Relay for Life. She was also very active in Young at Heart at East Thomaston Baptist, where she was a lifetime member. She was a member of AARP for which she wrote a monthly newsletter and was a columnist for the Upson Beacon, writing an article about community events, as well as interesting stories and facts.
Christine is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dewey Hilley; her sister, Sue Oglesby of Chattanooga; and her daughter Faye Shaffer of Birmingham. She is survived by her daughter, Robin (Ormand) Mitchell of Yatesville; son-in-law, Calvin Shaffer of Birmingham; grandchildren, Jessica Mitchell, Orry (Kodi) Mitchell, Katie Schaffer; sister, Diane (Pat) Windham of Newnan; her good friend, Luecile Montford; several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Christine loved her family, her many friends, and all the many animals she adopted throughout her lifetime. She will be greatly missed by many.
Funeral services for Mrs. Hilley will be held on Monday June 6, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. from East Thomaston Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the East Thomaston Baptist Church Fellowship Hall on Monday June 6, 2016 after the service.
Donations may be made to the Upson Cancer Car c/o Carry Pitts, 300 Upson Ave, Thomaston GA 30286 or The Thomaston Upson County Animal Shelter, 2371 Yatesville Hwy, Thomaston GA 30286.
Christine is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dewey Hilley; her sister, Sue Oglesby of Chattanooga; and her daughter Faye Shaffer of Birmingham. She is survived by her daughter, Robin (Ormand) Mitchell of Yatesville; son-in-law, Calvin Shaffer of Birmingham; grandchildren, Jessica Mitchell, Orry (Kodi) Mitchell, Katie Schaffer; sister, Diane (Pat) Windham of Newnan; her good friend, Luecile Montford; several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Christine loved her family, her many friends, and all the many animals she adopted throughout her lifetime. She will be greatly missed by many.
Funeral services for Mrs. Hilley will be held on Monday June 6, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. from East Thomaston Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the East Thomaston Baptist Church Fellowship Hall on Monday June 6, 2016 after the service.
Donations may be made to the Upson Cancer Car c/o Carry Pitts, 300 Upson Ave, Thomaston GA 30286 or The Thomaston Upson County Animal Shelter, 2371 Yatesville Hwy, Thomaston GA 30286.
Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements!!!!!!!!!!
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