Hilda Lucille Parks Hollingsworth

Hilda Lucille Parks Hollingsworth went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Hilda was born in Haywood County on June 11, 1930, to the late Lillie Parks Haney.

Hilda was a loving sister, wife, mother, nana and friend to anyone who knew her. During the summer, you would often catch her gardening, canning and sharing her produce with those in the community. If you were lucky, she might even have a sweet treat for you when you stopped by to visit. Hilda was an excellent seamstress. She was a 1949 graduate of Bethel High School. Hilda was a substitute teacher for Haywood County Schools for 37 years. Hilda was the longest living member of Spring Hill Baptist Church where she spent many years teaching Bible School and first and second grade Sunday School and keeping the nursery. Hilda's priority was to always tell everyone about Jesus.

In addition to her mother, Hilda was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Mark Hollingsworth; great-granddaughter, Ellie Lucille Mode; sister, Doris Chambers; and brother, Carroll Haney.

Hilda is survived by her daughter, Martha Hollingsworth Mills (Clyde); son, Tim Hollingsworth (Heather); granddaughter, Sheila Mills Mode (Ryan); great-grandson, Eli; brothers, Gerald Haney (Trixie) and Harry Haney (Cheryl); and nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, February 3, at Spring Hill Baptist Church with the Reverend Matt Rhea officiating. Burial will follow at Bethel Community Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Memory Care at 100 Far Horizons Lane, Asheville, NC 28803 or Maple Leaf Adult Respite at 63 Elmwood Way, Suite C100, Waynesville, NC 28786.

Garrett Funerals and Cremations is caring for the Hollingsworth family. www.garrettfuneralsandcremations.com