Beatrice Durnil Stilwell, 85, of Hillsville, passed away Friday, November 24, 2006 at Heritage Hall- Laurel Meadows. Mrs. Stilwell is survived by her husband Norman Russell Stilwell of Hillsville; sister Sylva Stilwell of Hillsville; nieces Nelda Sue Key, Judy Gravley and Sue Lynn Porterfield; nephew Jimmy Surratt; great nieces Lesa Jennings, Rachel Porterfield, Kathy Tobler, Amy Sink and Gretchen Tucker; and great nephews Graham Gravley and Keenan Porterfield.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 26, 2006 at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel at 2:00 PM with Dr. John Dunstan and Rev. Clarence Marshall officiating. Burial will follow in the Wilkinson Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday one hour prior to the funeral service.