Elliott Olivia Hill
Born: January 20, 1920
Died: March 25, 2016
Elliott Olivia Hill, 96, of Wellington, Texas died Friday, March 25, 2016.
Memorial services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at First United Methodist Church, 901 Bowie Street in Wellington with the Rev. Gene Weinette, pastor, officiating. Interment is at Arlie Cemetery south east of Wellington on Farm Road 1034 and CR 19 following the funeral service. Arrangements are by Adams Funeral Home of Wellington.
Olivia was born January 20, 1920 in Wellington to Judge Rufus Lee and Cleo Small Templeton. She graduated from Wellington High School in 1936 as valedictorian and received her B.S. and B.A. degrees in vocational home economics from Texas State College for Women in Denton, TX.
She married her husband Luther Creed (L.C.) Hill on October 19, 1940 in Wellington. During WW II Olivia taught science in the Wichita Falls public schools while her husband was stationed there. Later she was a home maker for her farming and ranching family and was in charge of bookkeeping for the operation.
Olivia also volunteered in her community and for organizations in the greater Texas Panhandle. She enjoyed the arts and crafts and served on the boards of the County Historical Museum, County Historical Commission and First United Methodist Church. As an artist herself she exhibited and received awards for her oils and watercolors and created ceramic items of which the Nativity figurines stand out the most. Olivia took part in painting lectures in other parts of Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce awarded her the "Golden Nail Award" for her volunteer work and financial support to the Amarillo Symphony, Opera and Theater events. Her interest in the culture of other nations inspired her to travel to many different countries in Europe and Central America. But most of all she loved to be with her family, playing bridge with her large circle of friends and enjoying the special occasions in her life.
Olivia was preceded in death by her parents, her husband L.C., son Creed, daughter Frances Schmidt, grandson Frederic Schmidt, sister Mary Frances Walker and nephew Scott Walker.
She is survived by her son in law Adolf Schmidt of Wellington, grandson Britt Schmidt and wife Helen, great granddaughter Mary Helen Schmidt and great grandson David Schmidt, all of Houston, TX, nephew John Walker and wife Karen of Amarillo and niece Freda Wagner and husband Bob of Etna, California.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 767, Wellington Ritz Theatre, P.O. Box 202, Collingsworth County Museum, P.O. Box 495, all in Wellington, TX 79095 or to a favorite charity.
(Published by Adams Funeral Home, March 26, 2016)
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Born: January 20, 1920
Died: March 25, 2016
Elliott Olivia Hill, 96, of Wellington, Texas died Friday, March 25, 2016.
Memorial services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at First United Methodist Church, 901 Bowie Street in Wellington with the Rev. Gene Weinette, pastor, officiating. Interment is at Arlie Cemetery south east of Wellington on Farm Road 1034 and CR 19 following the funeral service. Arrangements are by Adams Funeral Home of Wellington.
Olivia was born January 20, 1920 in Wellington to Judge Rufus Lee and Cleo Small Templeton. She graduated from Wellington High School in 1936 as valedictorian and received her B.S. and B.A. degrees in vocational home economics from Texas State College for Women in Denton, TX.
She married her husband Luther Creed (L.C.) Hill on October 19, 1940 in Wellington. During WW II Olivia taught science in the Wichita Falls public schools while her husband was stationed there. Later she was a home maker for her farming and ranching family and was in charge of bookkeeping for the operation.
Olivia also volunteered in her community and for organizations in the greater Texas Panhandle. She enjoyed the arts and crafts and served on the boards of the County Historical Museum, County Historical Commission and First United Methodist Church. As an artist herself she exhibited and received awards for her oils and watercolors and created ceramic items of which the Nativity figurines stand out the most. Olivia took part in painting lectures in other parts of Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce awarded her the "Golden Nail Award" for her volunteer work and financial support to the Amarillo Symphony, Opera and Theater events. Her interest in the culture of other nations inspired her to travel to many different countries in Europe and Central America. But most of all she loved to be with her family, playing bridge with her large circle of friends and enjoying the special occasions in her life.
Olivia was preceded in death by her parents, her husband L.C., son Creed, daughter Frances Schmidt, grandson Frederic Schmidt, sister Mary Frances Walker and nephew Scott Walker.
She is survived by her son in law Adolf Schmidt of Wellington, grandson Britt Schmidt and wife Helen, great granddaughter Mary Helen Schmidt and great grandson David Schmidt, all of Houston, TX, nephew John Walker and wife Karen of Amarillo and niece Freda Wagner and husband Bob of Etna, California.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 767, Wellington Ritz Theatre, P.O. Box 202, Collingsworth County Museum, P.O. Box 495, all in Wellington, TX 79095 or to a favorite charity.
(Published by Adams Funeral Home, March 26, 2016)
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Elliott Olivia Hill
Born: January 20, 1920
Died: March 25, 2016
Elliott Olivia Hill, 96, of Wellington, Texas died Friday, March 25, 2016.
Memorial services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at First United Methodist Church, 901 Bowie Street in Wellington with the Rev. Gene Weinette, pastor, officiating. Interment is at Arlie Cemetery south east of Wellington on Farm Road 1034 and CR 19 following the funeral service. Arrangements are by Adams Funeral Home of Wellington.
Olivia was born January 20, 1920 in Wellington to Judge Rufus Lee and Cleo Small Templeton. She graduated from Wellington High School in 1936 as valedictorian and received her B.S. and B.A. degrees in vocational home economics from Texas State College for Women in Denton, TX.
She married her husband Luther Creed (L.C.) Hill on October 19, 1940 in Wellington. During WW II Olivia taught science in the Wichita Falls public schools while her husband was stationed there. Later she was a home maker for her farming and ranching family and was in charge of bookkeeping for the operation.
Olivia also volunteered in her community and for organizations in the greater Texas Panhandle. She enjoyed the arts and crafts and served on the boards of the County Historical Museum, County Historical Commission and First United Methodist Church. As an artist herself she exhibited and received awards for her oils and watercolors and created ceramic items of which the Nativity figurines stand out the most. Olivia took part in painting lectures in other parts of Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce awarded her the "Golden Nail Award" for her volunteer work and financial support to the Amarillo Symphony, Opera and Theater events. Her interest in the culture of other nations inspired her to travel to many different countries in Europe and Central America. But most of all she loved to be with her family, playing bridge with her large circle of friends and enjoying the special occasions in her life.
Olivia was preceded in death by her parents, her husband L.C., son Creed, daughter Frances Schmidt, grandson Frederic Schmidt, sister Mary Frances Walker and nephew Scott Walker.
She is survived by her son in law Adolf Schmidt of Wellington, grandson Britt Schmidt and wife Helen, great granddaughter Mary Helen Schmidt and great grandson David Schmidt, all of Houston, TX, nephew John Walker and wife Karen of Amarillo and niece Freda Wagner and husband Bob of Etna, California.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 767, Wellington Ritz Theatre, P.O. Box 202, Collingsworth County Museum, P.O. Box 495, all in Wellington, TX 79095 or to a favorite charity.
(Published by Adams Funeral Home, March 26, 2016)
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Born: January 20, 1920
Died: March 25, 2016
Elliott Olivia Hill, 96, of Wellington, Texas died Friday, March 25, 2016.
Memorial services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at First United Methodist Church, 901 Bowie Street in Wellington with the Rev. Gene Weinette, pastor, officiating. Interment is at Arlie Cemetery south east of Wellington on Farm Road 1034 and CR 19 following the funeral service. Arrangements are by Adams Funeral Home of Wellington.
Olivia was born January 20, 1920 in Wellington to Judge Rufus Lee and Cleo Small Templeton. She graduated from Wellington High School in 1936 as valedictorian and received her B.S. and B.A. degrees in vocational home economics from Texas State College for Women in Denton, TX.
She married her husband Luther Creed (L.C.) Hill on October 19, 1940 in Wellington. During WW II Olivia taught science in the Wichita Falls public schools while her husband was stationed there. Later she was a home maker for her farming and ranching family and was in charge of bookkeeping for the operation.
Olivia also volunteered in her community and for organizations in the greater Texas Panhandle. She enjoyed the arts and crafts and served on the boards of the County Historical Museum, County Historical Commission and First United Methodist Church. As an artist herself she exhibited and received awards for her oils and watercolors and created ceramic items of which the Nativity figurines stand out the most. Olivia took part in painting lectures in other parts of Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce awarded her the "Golden Nail Award" for her volunteer work and financial support to the Amarillo Symphony, Opera and Theater events. Her interest in the culture of other nations inspired her to travel to many different countries in Europe and Central America. But most of all she loved to be with her family, playing bridge with her large circle of friends and enjoying the special occasions in her life.
Olivia was preceded in death by her parents, her husband L.C., son Creed, daughter Frances Schmidt, grandson Frederic Schmidt, sister Mary Frances Walker and nephew Scott Walker.
She is survived by her son in law Adolf Schmidt of Wellington, grandson Britt Schmidt and wife Helen, great granddaughter Mary Helen Schmidt and great grandson David Schmidt, all of Houston, TX, nephew John Walker and wife Karen of Amarillo and niece Freda Wagner and husband Bob of Etna, California.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 767, Wellington Ritz Theatre, P.O. Box 202, Collingsworth County Museum, P.O. Box 495, all in Wellington, TX 79095 or to a favorite charity.
(Published by Adams Funeral Home, March 26, 2016)
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