She was born in Ft. Wayne, IN on July 1, 1924 and was married to Thurman Hill on December 23, 1947. They lived happily together until his death in 2005.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Judy Thomas and her husband Powell of Key West, FL, a son, Mr. Gary Hill and his wife Ruth of Venice, FL, and a son, Mr. Greg Hill of Sarasota, FL. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Mrs. Traci Beck and her husband Mark, Mr. Mike Kopitzke, Ms. Angie Hill, Ms. Theresa Kopitzke and her husband Richard Sawdon, and Mr. Stephen Hill. She is also survived by five great-grandchildren.
She was loved and admired by family and friends and will be dearly missed.