Woodland, MS – Mildred Elizabeth Hill, 85, passed away on April 30, 2021 in Fulton, MS. She was born July 30, 1935 in Houston, MS to the late Elizabeth and Russell Sykes. She was a seamstress at Pep Industries for 8 years and was of the Baptist faith. Mildred married John Alec Hill on April 13, 1952; he preceded her in death on November 3, 1991. Her son, Tommy Hill and two brothers, James and John Sykes, also preceded her in death.
Mildred was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She worked hard to put food on the table for her family. Once she stopped working outside of the home, her enjoyment came from tending to her vegetable garden and raising their chickens and cows. Mildred also loved to listen to old country and gospel music.
Survivors include four daughters, Libby Carney of Pontotoc; Lucy Brand (Wayne) of West Point; Kathy Bell (Ken) of Fulton; Charlotte Hill of Pontotoc; two sons, John Hill, Jr. of Montpelier; Mike Hill (Michelle) of Houston; eleven grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Jake Hill, Joe Hill, Josh Hill, Koby Hill, Jeff Hill, Michael Covington and Brendan Morrow. Honorary Pallbearers will be Chance Hill.
Memorials may be made to Amity Baptist Church Cemetery c/o Tommy Kilgore, 2439 Hwy 389, Woodland, MS 39776.
Visitation will be Sunday, May 2, 2021 from 1:00-3:00 pm at Calvert Funeral Home. There will be a Graveside Service immediately following the visitation at Amity Baptist Church Cemetery with Brother Lynn Hughes officiating and assisted by Chaplain Robert Woods. Calvert Funeral Home of West Point is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
Friends may leave an online condolence at www.calvertfuneralhome.com
Visitation
MAY 2.
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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Calvert Funeral Home
27600 East Main Street
West Point, MS 39773
Graveside Service
MAY 2.
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
(CST)
Amity Baptist Church Cemetery
508 County Rd 83
Woodland, MS 39776
Hello, I am one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and I would like to express my condolences by sharing an encouraging scripture with you from the Bible. The scripture is found at Revelation 21:3,4 which says:
“ With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them. And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” So we can look forward to the time when ‘Death will be no more.’
Dear Hill family, I’m sorry for your loss and you have my deepest condolences. The loss of a loved one brings great pain and sorrow but you can gain comfort from Gods word the Bible. Acts 24:15 says “There is going to be a resurrection” so you can see your dear loved one again. A promise from our loving Heavenly Father. I hope this was a source of encouragement for the family.