Kathryn M. Hill, after blessing us for 85 years, fell asleep with Jesus on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2005 in Muskogee. Her time began on Nov. 27, 1920 in Wagoner. She was born from the loving union of Earnest and Lutishia Wright and grew up a loving, happy child. She attended Lincoln School in Wagoner and joined the First Baptist Church at an early age. After reaching adulthood, she married Joe Hill in the Winter of 1940. Together, they made their home in Boynton, where she became a member of the Cane Creek Baptist Church. Their loving union was blessed with 9 children. A son, Leonard preceded her in death. Mrs. Hill always met everyone with a smile, sharing cheerful words. She loved spending time with her family, singing and playing games with her children and grandchildren. Her legacy continues through her beautiful family; her children Barbara Gladney [Charles], Muskogee, Evelyn Matheny [Jot], Aurora, CO, Jane Lewis, Muskogee, Wayne Hill [Susie], Millington, TN, Melton Hill
[Sharon], Clinton, MD, Patricia Waites [Clayton], Lancaster, TX, Darlene Gibson [John], Dallas, TX and Frank Hill [Phyllis], Haskell, OK; 2 sisters, Dorethea Lawson, Boynton, OK and Fern Keys, Tulsa, OK; 22 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and a caravan of niece, nephews, other relatives and friends. The tribute to Mrs. Hill will be held on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2005 at 2:00 P.M. in the sanctuary of the Timothy Baptist Church, 5530 West Okmulgee Avenue. Pastor Kelly Payne is the gracious host Pastor and Rev. Devoy Hill, Co-Pastor of the Spruce St. Matthews Baptist Church of Kansas City, MO, Officiating. The Christian Committal will follow in the Cane Creek Cemetery at Boynton. You may visit Mrs. Hill, as she slumbers at the Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors, Inc., in Muskogee on Friday from 12 Noon until 7 PM and on Saturday morning from 10 AM to 12 Noon. Casket bearers will be Joe Hill, Dana Hill, Curtis Hill, Randy Gladney, Sr., Calvin Conliffe and Leonard Hill, Jr.