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Passing of Lifetime Auxiliary Member Peggy Hill - Laurel
Thursday, July 28, 2011

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lifetime Auxiliary Member, Virginia R. "Peggy" Hill on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. Peggy, as she was known to family and friends, was born October 1, 1932, in Laurel, the daughter of the late Atla C. and Nettie A. (Parsons) Records. She was the proud mother of LFD Lifetime member Jay Hill, and his wife Denice and LFD Chief Jeff Hill, and his wife Ann. She is also survived by a granddaughter LFD Assoc. member Ashley Hill, and her boyfriend Brad Taylor; 3 step grandsons, Mike Zidanic and his wife, Jessica, Chris Zidanic and his wife, Katie and Josh Zidanic; a step great-grandson, Seth Michael Zidanic; and a brother, Howard Records and his wife, Imogene of Lewes. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. She was a lifetime member of the Laurel Fire Department Auxiliary, where she was very active for many years. The LFDA members cherish many fond memories of Peggy while she volunteered tirelessly during fundraisers and fire company functions. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, LFD Lifetime member William "Billy" Hill, who passed in 2005; and two brothers, Wilson A. Records and Robert A. Records. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, July 29, from 7 to 9 pm at Short Funeral Home in Delmar, and also on Saturday from 10 to 11 am, followed by a funeral service, which begins at 11. The Reverend Dr. Howard G. Backus will officiate. Interment will follow the services at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Laurel Fire Department Auxiliary, 207 W. 10th Street, Laurel, DE 19956. Arrangements are in the care of SHORT FUNERAL HOME, Delmar Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com