Born July 12, 1908, in Guntown, Miss., daughter of the late Will and Roxie Clark Hardges, she lived in Missouri for more than 70 years. She was co-owner of Hill's Grocery Store before retiring and was a member of West End Missionary Baptist Church since 1942, where she served on the Usher Board and Mothers Board. She also played the piano for several area churches and was a member of the Goodwill Club.
On Dec. 22, 1932, she married Otis Hill, who preceded her in death.
Survivors include: one daughter, Thelma West Tanksley of Sikeston; one brother, Al Jarrett of New Madrid; and 13 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and 29 great-great-grandchildren.
Her son, Floyd Hill Sr., also preceded her in death.
Visitation is from 1 p.m. Saturday until service time at 2 p.m. at West End Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Otis Hawes Jr. will officiate.
Burial will follow in the Smith-West End Cemetery in Sikeston.
Williams Funeral Home of Sikeston is in charge of arrangements.
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