CMH Hospice’s annual Lights of Remembrance event set for Nov. 16

Events
• 04 November 2026

Citizens Memorial Hospice will host its annual Lights of Remembrance event at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, in Community Rooms 1 and 2 at Citizens Memorial Hospital, 1500 N. Oakland Ave. in Bolivar.

Hosted by CMH Hospice staff, the event welcomes the holiday season with an evening of reflection and celebration. Musical entertainment will be provided by the Bolivar High School Chamber Choir, directed by Morgan DeClue; Bolivar Intermediate School Ringers, directed by Jack Collins; and Ron George.

As part of the program, CMH Hospice will present special awards recognizing individuals and organizations that have demonstrated exceptional compassion, service and partnership in hospice care:

• Shough Furniture, CMH Hospice Light Award
• CMH Clinical Services, CMH Hospice Partner in Care Award
• Cindy Francka, CMH Sue McCoy Hospice Service Award

“Hospice care is a community effort, and these awards honor those who make a lasting difference through their kindness and support,” said Valerie Noblitt, director of Home Care Services for Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation. “Their dedication helps create moments of comfort, connection and peace for patients and families every day.”

The public is invited to attend, and refreshments will be served.

The Lights of Remembrance event honors loved ones who have passed and supports CMH Hospice’s mission of helping people live fully and comfortably while preserving their dignity in the final stages of life.

Community members are encouraged to donate to the Lights of Remembrance program in honor of friends and family or in memory of loved ones. Donations ensure that all terminally ill patients and their families in the area receive physical, emotional, spiritual and bereavement care.

CMH Hospice caregivers focus on helping patients remain as comfortable as possible, whether at home or in a homelike setting. The program also continues to support families after the death of their loved one through bereavement services.

Donate or learn more online.