A visitation honoring the life of Mrs. Mernie Hill will be held Friday, November 11, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Ellisville Funeral Home.

An additional visitation will take place on Saturday, November 12th from 11:30 AM-1:00 PM. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 PM at Ellisville Funeral Home.

She was preceded in death by her parents; Raymond and MeliziaTrahan Istre, her siblings; Thelma, Ray, Raymond, Martha, Mayola, Daisy, Joe, Harris, Beverly, Nelton and Wilford.

She is survived by her husband, Donald Hill Sr., the love of her life for 65 years; her children, Melizia Bertucci (Ronald), Donald Hill Jr., Ramona Richoux (Keith), Robert Hill (Katie), Jeffrey Hill and Martha Lemoine (David). She was a grandmother to 15, a great grandmother to 35 and great-great grandmother to 12 who each adore her and have special memories to last a lifetime.

Known as Mamaw, she brought so much love, laughter, and joy to everyone she knew. She also passed on many traditions for future generations to enjoy. Mernie was known as a prayer warrior and always volunteered her time in service to others. She was often found crocheting blankets for NICU babies, delivering food to those in need, and ministering the Lord's love to others. She had a true love of nature, gardening, caring for her chickens, and sneaking duck eggs home with unsuspecting relatives. Mamaw made the farm a special place for all; family, friends and neighbors. All were welcomed with a favorite recipe waiting on the stove. She would welcome everybody in with a big "Mamaw" hug.

Mernie graduated from Bell City High in 1955 and completed her cosmetology license in 1956. She married Donald Hill Sr. in 1956 and they continued to build their family as he served in The United States Air Force.

Pallbearers will be Ronald Bertucci Jr., Bryan Hill, Wesley Richoux, Gregory Richoux, Chad Richoux, Sean Richoux, and Nicholas Lemoine.

Bro. James Blankenship will officiate the services. Ellisville Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. (601)477-3797

An online guestbook may be signed at www.ellisvillefuneralhome.com