Frona May Willis

Frona May (Wiltfong) Willis of Tempe, Arizona passed peacefully on October 12, 2015 after a long illness. Frona retired from the State of Arizona but maintained her true calling as an Avon representative until her death. She was very proud that she never missed a single campaign in 22 years as an independent business woman. Her home was filled with awards for recruitment, sales and leadership.

Born December 18, 1932 in Springfield Township, Indiana, Frona was the youngest of 8 children. After graduating from high school she married Donald E. Willis and together they raised 7 children.

A life-long Hoosier, Frona moved to Arizona in 1983. She enjoyed cooking, family gatherings, and playing the penny slot machines. A devote Christian, she traveled to Israel in October 2013 to experience the birthplace of Jesus.

Frona is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, her youngest son, Dennis E. Willis, her granddaughters, Stacy Willis and Lindsey Willis, and her son-in-law, Albert J. (Jim) Skrzypek.

She is survived by one sibling, Jane (Wiltfong) Stevens of LaPorte, Indiana, her sons Donald E. Willis, Jr (Barb) of Apache Junction, David E. Willis of LaPorte, Indiana, and Douglas E. Willis (Kathleen) of Newkirk, Oklahoma and her daughters Karen Willis (Barry Neece) of Orlando, Florida, Kathie Willis (Dennis Congdon) of Michigan City, Indiana, and Carol Skrzypek of Tempe, Arizona as well as 22 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

A graveside memorial will be held on Friday, November 6, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Green Acres Mortuary and Cemetery in Scottsdale, Arizona. www.greenacresmortuary.net