Lillian L.
Hires
Horseheads: Age 97, passed away Wednesday, February 16,
2011 at her home in Appleridge. Lillian
was born September 27, 1913, a daughter of William and Helen (Colson) Lawrence. She is predeceased by her husband John A.
Hires. Lillian is survived by her
daughter and son-in-law Jane H. and John F. Cadwallader of Elmira and
Clearwater FL; daughter Barbara L. Hires, with Connie McKelvey of Wilmington
DE; sister and brother-in-law Helen and John Whitaker of Clearwater FL;
grandchildren, John F. Cadwallader, Jr. with wife W. Blair Jennings, J.A. Hires
Cadwallader, with wife Kristina, all of Elmira, Shane Hires McKelvey, and
Jessica Hires McKelvey, both of Wilmington DE; great grandchildren, Eli, Emma,
Asa, and Lillian Cadwallader and Colson Hires Cadwallader; along with several
nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. The essence of Lillian’s life was her
family. She was a wonderful and loving
wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. In that spirit she always returned the favor
of an invitation with the gift of her presence.
Lillian enjoyed games, especially golf, which she played until the age
of 90. She and her husband had lived in