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Madeline Hills Killebrew

August 28, 1946 ~ November 6, 2018

ROCKY MOUNT - Madeline Hills Killebrew, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Born in Summerville, SC on August 28, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Francis Cooper Hills and Madeline Steele Hills. Madeline was a registered nurse with Nash General Hospital for over 25 years. She had a love for all animals. Madeline was also an avid mystery reader. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Most of all, she was a wonderful friend, and her heart and spirit will forever be remembered. Madeline leaves behind to cherish her memory, husband of 40 years, Donald Killebrew of Rocky Mount; daughter, Ashley Joyner and her husband, Ted Proseus, of Millsboro, DE, and their son, Madeline's grandson, Alexander Proseus. Sons, Ronald Killebrew of Rocky Mount, Stephen Ray Killebrew of Buford, GA; and daughters, Dorothy Killebrew of Garner, and Donna Morris of Rocky Mount; brothers, Allan Hills and his wife, Sonia, of Wheat Ridge, CO, Thomas Hills and his wife, Betty Sue, of Rocky Mount; sisters-in-law, Bonnie Sue Jones of Fountain, Linda Fay Vincent of Fountain; brother-in-law, Jimmy Mosely of Farmville; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Madeline's Life will be held on Monday, November 12, 2018 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Visitation with the family will follow the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Nash County Animal Shelter, 921 First Street, Ext., Nashville, NC 27856 or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 26 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10004. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Monday 11/12, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Visitation with the family will follow the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. Service Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home 1130 N. Winstead Avenue Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Monday 11/12, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm A Celebration of Madeline's Life will be held on Monday, November 12, 2018 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

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  1. To the entire Killebrew family We are very sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  2. So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with y’all as you go through this journey. Love, Dorothy

  3. So very sorry for loss of Madeline, i know she will be missed by many. I enjoyed talking and joking with her when she would come in the Waffle House with Donald. My prayers and thoughts with her family and friends.

  4. My deepest condolences to the family and friends. Losing a loved one can be very painful, however the strength that we receive from God’s word at 2 Cor 13-4 The God of all comfort and tender mercies comforts us all in all our trail. As you mourn the loss of your loved ones never fear that you are alone, allow the God’s words from the bible bring you peace and guidance. John 5;28-29; Acts 2415; Rev 20 12-13.

  5. My sincere condolences to the Killebrew family. May your many fine memories of Madeline and loving words comfort family and friends during this difficult time and the days ahead (2 Corinthians 13,4)

  6. I am so sorry Donald I didn’t know I’ve been trying to get a hold of you guys for now six months I had no idea she passed away I loved her sel I am so sorry Donald I didn’t know I’ve been trying to get a hold of you guys for now six months I had no idea she passed away I loved her so


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