Eloys Atwater Lilly

DURHAM- Mrs. Eloys Atwater Lilly, 87, passed away Monday, December 11, 2017 at Hock Family Pavilion.

Mrs. Lilly was born November 1, 1930 in Durham, NC to the late William and Fannie Atwater. Mrs. Lilly was a very dedicated member at Bethesda Baptist Church and served in numerous positions at the church.

Mrs. Lilly is preceded in death by her husband, Hilton Laverne Lilly; parents, William and Fannie Atwater; great-granddaughter, London Rose Lilly.

Mrs. Lilly is survived by her son, William Van Lilly (Glenda); grandchildren, William Paul Lilly (LaWanda) and Sarah L. Giesler (Jaysun); 5 great-grandchildren and 6 step great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Bethesda Baptist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Hugh O’Shield and Rev. Jonathan Barbee. Burial will follow at Bethesda Baptist Church Cemetery. A visitation will be held Wednesday, December 13, 2017 from 6-8 p.m. at Hudson Funeral Home and other times at the home of her son.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be directed to Bethesda Baptist Church, 1914 S. Miami Boulevard, Durham, NC 27703 or Duke HomeCare & Hospice, Office of Development, 4321 Medical Park Drive, Suite 101, Durham, NC 27704