Era Elizabeth Proctor
March 23, 1923 - April 13, 2018
Era Elizabeth Proctor (nee Hayes) Age 95 of Wilmington, IL, passed away Friday, April 13, 2018 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home in Joliet, IL. Born March 23, 1923 in Nashville, TN to the late Pierce and Pearl (nee Williams) Hayes. Era formerly worked at Linen Wallpaper in Shorewood, IL. She loved working outside and keeping herself busy with her flowers, but most enjoyed visiting with family and friends. Member of the Church of God in Wilmington for 17 years. Surviving are grandchildren; great grandchildren; and great great grandchildren. Preceding her in death was her husband, William L. Proctor, whom she married on January 6, 1943 in Nashville; son, William Jerry Proctor; daughter, Shirley Ann Van Gampler; sisters, Vera Hayes and Aleze Lewis; and brothers, Otis Hayes and Lester Hayes. Visitation will be at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory, Sunday, April 22, from 1-3 p.m. with funeral services at 3:00 p.m. Pastor Greg Linkous will officiate. Cremation rites will be accorded following services. Private inurnment Custer Twp. Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be greatly appreciated. For more information and to visit her online guestbook, please log on to www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com or find us on Facebook. R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory 401 E. Main St., Braidwood, 815-458-2336 www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com
Era Elizabeth Proctor (nee Hayes) Age 95 of Wilmington, IL, passed away Friday, April 13, 2018 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home in Joliet, IL. Born March 23, 1923 in Nashville, TN to the late Pierce and Pearl (nee Williams) Hayes.... View Obituary & Service Information