Mary Nell Howell Hill, 71, of Hickory Flat, passed away in New Albany on July 12, 2023, after a brief illness. She was born in the Winborn Community on December 31, 1951, to Frank Howell and Mary Etta Clayton Howell. Mrs Hill was a retired Garden Center Manager for Walmart in New Albany. She was a devoted Christian and long-time Sunday School teacher, and was well known for her sewing and quilting skills. She especially enjoyed making quilts for each of her grand- and great grandchildren.
Mrs Hill is survived by her husband of fifty four years, William Ralph Hill, and daughters Cheryl Smith (Bodie) of New Albany, Karen Spears (Brad) of Holloman AFB, New Mexico, and Alesha Adair of Hickory Flat. She also leaves two brothers, Frank Howell Jr of Paris Tennessee, and Clyde Howell of Hickory Flat, and nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents and one great grandchild, Adelynn.
Services for Mrs Hill will be held at the First Baptist Church in Hickory Flat on Friday, July 14, 2023, at 12:00 noon. A visitation for family and friends will begin at 11:00, and last until service time. Burial, following the service, will be at Temperance Hill Cemetery. The Holly Springs Funeral Home has charge. |