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Thursday, September 29, 2022

In Memoriam - Wanda Hill

Wanda Jean (Rainwater) Hill

Born: Oct. 18, 1935, Mt. Vernon, Jefferson Co., Illinois
Died: Sept. 26, 2022, Mt. Vernon, Jefferson Co., Illinois
Buried: Maple Hill Cemetery, Elwood, Will Co., Illinois

Married: Lester Hill, June 7, 1952

Children: 
Rick md. Amy Beck 
  • Jason md. Jennifer (--?--)
Rodney md. Ruth (--?--)
Michael b. 1956, d. 1975 never married
Gary md. Melissa (--?--)

Ahnentafel:
1. Wanda (Rainwater) Hill
2. Earl Rainwater b. 1908, d. 1989
3. Lucile Geneva Reece b. 1910, d. 1996
4. George Washington Rainwater 
5. Emma Rosetta Fox
6. Oscar Reece b. 1867, d. 1937
7. Helena Butler b. 1871, d. 1958

Wanda Jean Hill, 86, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away September 26, 2022 at Countryside Manor.

She was born October 18, 1935 in Mt. Vernon, IL, the daughter of Earl and Lucille (Reece) Rainwater.

The family chose simple cremation. There will be no public visitation or service at this time. Burial will take place at a later date with inurnment in Maple Hill Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Memorials may be made to the Donor's choice and will be received by the Sutherland - Rankin Funeral Home, P.O. Box 97, 310 N. Broadway, Salem, IL 62881 (618) 548-1234, entrusted with the family's care. On line condolences may be left at sutherlandfuneralhome.com.

Wanda, a natural born provider, personally served and helped others for many years in the Elwood area. She loved to cook for friends and family, enjoyed flower gardening and was of the Baptist faith. Her sons will remember her as "a real mom, " both to them and many others.

She united in marriage, June 7, 1952 in Mr. Vernon with Lester Hill. He preceded her in death March 18, 2010.

Survivors include her children, Rick Hill and wife Amy, Gary Hill and Rodney Hill all of Mt. Vernon. Also her grandchildren Jason (Jennifer) Hill of Essex, IL, Nick Hill of Omaha, NE, Alec (Clare) Hill of Elwood, IL and great grandson, Jaxson Hill.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Michael W. Hill.

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