Lillie “Aunt Lil” Mae Eshelman, 85, of Glen Allen, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at a Kindred Hospice residential facility in Richmond.
A funeral service will be held for Lillie on at 1 P.M. on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at the Front Royal Church of the Nazarene with pastor Steve Guizar officiating. Following the service, the entombment will take place at Shenandoah Memorial Park. Guests are welcome to visit with the family one hour prior to the service.
Lillie was born on July 6, 1936 in Charlottesville, Virginia to the late James and Refa Blakely. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Eshelman; her children, Sandy, Margie, James and Jerry; and her siblings, Helen, Jim, Sam, Paul and Connie.
Surviving Lillie is her loving son, David Eshelman; her siblings, Barbara, Linda, Hank, Brenda, Karen and Mary; her grandchildren, Tracey, Krystal, Curtis, Jessica, Joey and Caleb; and numerous great- grandchildren.
Lillie was a member of the Front Royal Church of the Nazarene where she received an award for her distinguished services. She was a prolific writer and a Seamstress for many years.
Pallbearers will be Roger Vorus, Tommy Heslep, John DeWalt, Joshua Barnett, Chuck Heflin, and J.J. Warnick.
Honorary Pallbearers are Ben Valdez, Ashby Grimsley, Richard Guizar.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Front Royal Church of the Nazarene at 1107 Monroe Ave. Front Royal, Virginia 22630 to go towards the Nazarene Compassionate Ministries program.
We love you Aunt Lil. You will be forever missed, never forgotten, and memories always cherished.
Love you
Hartsell Family
I went to see her at the Hospice home and when I told her it was her sister Corliss she smiled. She always told me I was her sister, not sister-in-law. Her and Sam are enjoying their rewards in Heaven with Jesus.
Lil was one sweet lady, heaven has gained an angel for sure, thank you Jesus that our paths were allowed to cross! Please dear God, be with the family, wrap them in your loving arms, and may we all be reminded, those of us who know Jesus as our personal savior will get to see her again one day! 🤗💜
Lil was one beautiful lady inside and out I will miss her so much. We stayed close throughout the years she was my second mom she always told me I was one of her daughters I love you Lil so much and I will miss you dearly. But I know you are where you long to be in Heaven with the Lord and the Father God and you family that has gone on before I know you are having a good time right now and you are in no pain til we meet again I love you. R.I.P.
Becky and Joe Christian
Lillie, I used to work with your sister Connie. She spoke of you all the time. I know you’re shouting on Hills of Glory right now with your family and friends! We will miss you down here. Prayers and hugs to the family.
You touched our hearts and we will miss your lovely poems. God has gained a beautiful Angel! Until we meet again in heaven.