Leila Mae Jolliff
Leila Mae Jolliff, 86 of Richwood, passed away August 16, 2021 at her home, after a period of declining health.
She was born in Pharisburg on August 24, 1934, to Frank and Crystal (Disbennett) Sarver and graduated from Leesburg-Magnetic Springs High School in 1952.
Her early employment was at Greif Brothers Corporation in Delaware. On November 21, 1952, she married her high school sweetheart, Gerald Jolliff, becoming the bookkeeper and a partner in Jolliff Brothers Farms Partnership until retirement. She was an accomplished tractor operator. She was predeceased by her husband in 2001, and by a daughter, Vicki Hillman, and a sister, Rosemary Asbury.
She is survived by two sons: Steve (Sandy) Jolliff of Magnetic Springs and William (Brenda) Jolliff of Newberg, Oregon and by a sister Linda (John) Raile. Also surviving are ten grandchildren, Jesse (Rachel) Hillman, Andrew (Shannon) Hillman, Elizabeth (Doug) Blocksma, Matthew (Laura) Hillman, Joanna (Ralph) Runge, James (Linda) Jolliff, Douglas (Nikki) Jolliff, Jacob Jolliff, Rebecca (Leonard Pierce) Jolliff, and Anna Jolliff and by twelve great-grandchildren.
Leila was an active member of Fulton Creek Friends Church, teaching Sunday School and Bible School for many years. She was a poll Worker in Thompson Township for over 30 years. She was an especially good cook, cooking for family, farmhands, and church events.
She always promoted education. All of her children, their spouses, grandchildren, and their spouses attained college degrees, with many advanced degrees as well.
Calling hours will be held Sunday 2-4 pm, August 22, 2021, at Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood, where funeral services will be held Monday at 11:00 am, Pastor Dennis Peters will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hopewell Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Fulton Creek Friends Church.
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheckballinger.com
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