Ellen H. Hill, age 83, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2015, at Wesleyan Health Care & Rehab, Marion, Indiana.
Ellen was born February 13, 1932, in New York, New York, the daughter of the late Henry and Johanna (Dietze) Schneider. She married Reverend David Hill on August 21, 1954, and he preceded her in death on February 23, 2013.
Ellen took Masters' degree courses for education and was a fifth grade teacher for Kenowa Hills School Corporation and Williamston Community School Corporation in Michigan until her retirement. She also served as a missionary in Puerto Rico teaching fifth grade English from 1972 to 1980.
She was a member of Brookhaven Wesleyan Church in Marion and Eastern Hills Wesleyan Church in Williamsville, New York. Ellen enjoyed reading, tending flowers, and attending church.
Survivors include: son, Steve (Ginger) Hill of Americus, Georgia; daughter, Lorrie (Michael) Contreras of Marion, Indiana; sister, Inge (Roy) Carena of Bronx, New York; six grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and six step grandchildren.
Friends may call from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, June 14, 2015, at Raven-Choate Funeral Home, 1202 Kem Road, Marion, Indiana.
Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 15, 2015 at Brookhaven Wesleyan Church, 2960 E. 38th Street, Marion, Indiana.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Brookhaven Wesleyan Church, 2960 E. 38th Street, Marion, Indiana 46953; or to the Eastern Hills Wesleyan Church in Williamsville, New York.
Online condolences may be made at www.ravenchoate.com.
Visitation Details
Sunday, June 14th, 2015, 4:00pm - 6:00pm, Raven-Choate Funeral Home
Service Details
Monday, June 15th, 2015, 11:00am, Brookhaven Wesleyan Church