Lillian M. Back

BACK, Lillian M. (Howard), age 84 of Somerville, Oh. passed away Sat. Sept. 16, 2017 in Eaton.  She was born in Dayton, OH. on July 20, 1933 to Edwin and Mary (Kitson) Howard.  She was a graduate of Gratis High School.  She had retired from Lewisburg Glass Factory.  She was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church.  She loved quilting and sewing. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bluford Back. Lillian is survived by 8 children, Emory (Connie) Theiss, Gratis, OH., Sharon (Rick) Barker, Irvin, KY., Luther (Dee) Theiss, Eaton, OH.  John (Laura) Theiss, Carlisle, OH., James (Penny) Back, Gratis, OH., Clay Back, Somerville, Oh., Jeff (Christi) Back, West Alexandria, OH., Keith Back (Christina Squire), Oxford, OH., siblings, Margie Mullins, Pound, VA., Melva Chenowith and Bob Howard, Eaton, OH., Dan Howard, New Paris, OH.,  Terry Howard, Hillsboro, OH. 21  grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Also deceased were her brothers, George Howard, Glen Howard, Edward Howard, Dave Howard, Charlie Howard and daughter-in-law, Samantha Smith. Funeral services will be held  10:30 Sat. Sept. 23, 2017  at Lindloff-Zimmerman Funeral Home, Gratis, OH. with Pastor Scott Moler officiating. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery, Gratis, OH.   Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017 from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. For condolences: www.lindloffzimmerman.com The family would especially like to thank the staff of Maple Gardens Care Center.