ROWLEY- Mrs. Priscilla Catherine (Egan) Killam 87, of Rowley, formerly of Boxford and Topsfield, beloved wife of the late Franklin W. Killam, died Sunday, December 16th at Hunt Nursing Home, Danvers.

Born in Beverly, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Esther (Perkins) Egan. She was raised and educated in Beverly and was a graduate of Beverly High School. Later in life, Priscilla earned her Certified Nursing Assistant certificate from the former Hunt Memorial Hospital.

Priscilla had been associated with the former Hunt Memorial Hospital in Danvers as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She had previously been associated with Sylvania as an assembler. She spent time as a matron at Masconomet Regional High School.

Dedicated to her family, Priscilla kept a warm home who raised a wonderful large family. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting and her garden but most important was her large loving family.

Priscilla is survived by her daughters, Nancy Britner of Rowley and Joanne R. Curtis of Thompson, Ct., her sons, Dana Killam of Georgetown, David Killam of Rowley, Paul Killam of Groton and Douglas Killam of Andover, her nine grandchildren, her one great grandchild, her sister Ruth Radcliff of Beverly and several nieces and nephews.

ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours in the Peterson-O'Donnell Funeral Home 167 Maple St., (Rte.62) Danvers, Saturday, December 22, from 10 to 12 noon. Procession will leave from the funeral home to the family's private cemetery, Killam Cemetery, Boxford at 12:15 P.M. with a private graveside service to follow. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Priscilla's memory to the Priscilla Killam Memorial Fund, 935 Haverhill St., Rowley, Ma 01969. A small reception will be held at the home in Rowley.