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Lillian Rockwood

February 6, 1921 - December 20, 2009
Service
First Church of the Nazarene
Wednesday 12/23, 10:00 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Tuesday 12/22, 11:48 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705

Lillian (Lil) Rockwood was called home to be with the Lord December 20, 2009. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 10:00 am at Trinity Memorial Park in Big Spring. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm at the funeral home.She was born to John Clifford Hurt and Sallie Cross Hurt on February 6, 1921 in Big Spring, Texas. Starting piano lessons at a young age, her love of music- especially classical and religious- continued throughout her life. While attending Texas State College for Women (Texas Women's University), she majored in Piano and was allowed to give her junior recital her sophomore year. Her happiest moments involved music – whether playing in string ensembles, playing for various church activities or simply playing for family and friends. When teaching piano she hoped her students would derive as much pleasure from music as she did. In her later years she was thankful she could still play hymns even though arthritis had ravaged her hands and fingers. She gave God the glory for her musical talents. Marrying on May 7, 1949, she and Joe lived the majority of their life together in Midland. She is preceded in death by her husband Joe, her sister Helen and her brother J.C.Survivors are her daughter Helen and son-in-law Karl. Grandsons Eric (wife Minori and their three daughters, Megumi, Kanna and Kira), Carl (wife Jennifer and their daughter Presley), and Brian.In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to: First Baptist Church Lottie Moon Christmas offering, Midland or In Touch Ministries, P.O. Box 7900, Atlanta, GA 30357. "Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today and forever." Hebrews 13:8.Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com.,

Service
First Church of the Nazarene
Wednesday 12/23, 10:00 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
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Tuesday 12/22, 11:48 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
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Lillian (Lil) Rockwood was called home to be with the Lord December 20, 2009. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 10:00 am at Trinity Memorial Park in Big Spring. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm at the funeral home.She was bornContinue Reading

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Sandy Marble left a message on January 6, 2010:
Helen, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. She was such a great lady. Mom and I had gone to Dallas for Christmas with my kids, so I didn't know about her death till I read it in The Banner yesterday. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. If there is something that I can do for you, please let me know.
Mrs. Louise Goode left a message on December 22, 2009:
Helen, I met you years ago when Lil was part of my home Bible study. She and Joe were good friends. We had much in common and loved being together and even praying for you. I will miss Lil. I know that you do not want her back to suffer again, but I understand that there is an empty spot in your heart. I believe that our God, who knows the fall of each little sparrow, will comfort you through this time. God bless you. Louise
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