In Remembrance Of
Marian Shirley (Hartley) Hill
Marian Shirley Hill, 75, of Smithville, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2009.
She was born on August 19, 1933 to Raymond Tarter and Esther Margaret (Fort) Hartley near Kingston, Missouri, where she grew up on the family farm. In 1951 Shirley graduated from New York High School in rural Caldwell County, Missouri. She received her Bachelors in Biology with a minor in English in 1955 from Missouri Valley College in Marshall, Missouri.
On August 5, 1956, she was united in marriage to Ronald K. Hill. After their marriage they lived in Manhattan, Kansas; Richmond, Missouri; Maryville, Missouri; and in 1968 moved to Smithville where they made their home.
Shirley was a Biology and Science Teacher at Park Hill High School in the 1950s, and for a number of years was the Director of Volunteer Services at Spelman Memorial Hospital in Smithville.
Shirley was an active member of the Smithville United Methodist Church and for many years was in the church choir. She was very active in all of the activities of her three children, including her service as president of the Smithville PTA and as a Girl Scout Leader for many years. She loved traveling, being outdoors, hiking in the mountains, camping, bird watching, being involved in her church, and talking with and spending time with her family and her many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Gene Hartley, and granddaughter Ada Lehnert.
Shirley is survived by her husband Ronald K. Hill; her son Roger Hill and daughter-in-law Janyes Lemons of North Sutton, NH; her son David Hill, daughter-in-law Kristina, and granddaughters Anna, Margaret, and Julia of Alexandria, VA; her daughter Carolyn Hill, son-in-law Andreas Lehnert, and grandsons Felix and Max of Arlington, VA; her brothers Dale Hartley of Kingston, MO and Don Hartley of Independence, MO; and her sister Judy Price of Sequim, WA.
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2009, at the Smithville United Methodist Church, Smithville, MO.
Graveside Service: 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2009, at the Kingston Cemetery, Kingston, MO.
Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2009, at the church.
Arrangements, Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville.
Donations may be made to the Smithville United Methodist Church Building Fund.
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Valerie Gamble
I was a Jr. Volunteer under Shirley when I was a teenager. She was a very sweet and special person who made a great impact on my life. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with her family during this time.
George and Joan Bangora
Our deepest condolences in this great loss. We met Shirley and Ron when we lived at Diamond Point WA next door to Judy and Joe.
We send our thoughts and prayers to all the families.
Sharon Shenar
Judy, we are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and yours.
Love
Sharon and John
Richard & Kay Mobayed
Ron, dear friend, know that our prayers are with you and the family. Shirley was and remains a beloved friend. A relationship that began in the early years of our marriage and child raising. Shirley, we cherish our memories of you. You once told me that “I could give a gift in the way I received a gift.” I will never forget your sage wisdom and the love that always was in your eyes. Ron, we will always thank you both for being our friend.