Obituaries - Joan Hill, Margaret Edward

Joan A Hill, age 82, of Clewiston, passed away January 16, 2015, in Clewiston.

She was born Oct. 16, 1932, in Danville, VA. She married Ted L. Hill, Sr; he preceded her in death on September 11, 1989.

Survivors include two sons: Troy and wife Marla Davis Hill of Wellington, FL, Ted L. Hill, Jr. of Clewiston, FL four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Joan was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was Certified Nurse's Aide for over 32 years.

Graveside service will be held Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 11:00 am at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clewiston. Interment will be Thursday, January 22, 2015 in Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clewiston.

Margaret Edward, age 88, of LaBelle, passed away January 18, 2015 in Lehigh Acres.

She was born July 15, 1926 in Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies to the late Festus and the late Victoria (Thomas) Edward. She was a former resident of England, New York and has lived in LaBelle since 1980. 

She went to nursing school in England and attained a Bachelor's Degree while living in New York. She spent her entire working life as a nurse. During her retirement in LaBelle, she volunteered with the Salvation Army and Hope Hospice. 

She was a member of Grace Baptist Church in LaBelle.

She is survived by a step sister: Sybil Francis-Simpson of Bronx, NY

Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 10:00 am at Grace Baptist Church, LaBelle with Pastor Jeffrey Zimmerman officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Denaud Cemetery in LaBelle.