Lily Pearl Hill

Herrin- Lily Pearl Hill, 94, of Herrin, passed away at 3:50 AM, Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at Herrin Hospital. Lily was born on March 17, 1919 in Commerce, MO to Frank and Leva (Wright) Hale.  She married Murle Hill on August 23, 1947 in Piggott, AR.  He preceded her in death on March 20, 2004. Lily worked as a cook for more than thirty years at the Rainbow Drive Inn in Scott City, MO. She was devoted to her family and churches.  Lily most recently attended First Freewill Baptist Church in Johnston City.  She enjoyed Sing-spiration at the nursing home with her son, Kenneth, spending time studying scriptures and writing Christian poetry. Survivors include- Son- Loyd Tipsword and wife Arlene of Scott City, MO Daughter- Arvilla Hout and husband Larry of Moline, IL Son- Dwayne Hill of Johnston City Son- Kenneth Hill and Peggy Pierce of Elkville Daughter- Malissa Miller and husband Dave of Herrin Nineteen grandchildren, twenty-one great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren Sister- Golda Lindeman of Scott City, MO Sister in law- Marie Littlepage of Jackson, MO Numerous nieces and nephews She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sons- Stefan Hill and Mack Hill, Jr., and three grandsons- Scott Tipsword, Alan Hill and Joseph Hill. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, July 12, 2013 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin.  Rev. Keith Fletcher will officiate.  Burial will follow at 2 PM, Friday at Lightner Cemetery in Scott City, MO.  Friends and family are asked to meet directly at the cemetery.  Visitation will be from 9 AM until time of service, Friday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be accepted at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home/ 201 South 13^th Street/ Herrin, IL   62948.