Obituary of Thelma G. Hill

Thelma G. Hill, 86, of Marathon NY, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 18, 2012 surrounded by her family. Thelma is the daughter of the late John E. Grenell and Lillian A. Grenell (Bullock). Thelma was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, a lifelong member of the Marathon United Methodist Church, a member of the Marathon Grange, an avid gardener and wonderful cook who enjoyed nurturing her family and friends. She is survived by her husband of 65 yrs. Lloyd Hill, daughters Lorraine (Mike) Smith of Homer, Kathryn Hill of Camillus, sister Althea Parker of Marathon, brother and sister-in-law Leslie Hill and Charlene Hill (Teall), granddaughter Amanda (Daniel) Platt, nephews Milton Parker, Douglas Hill, David (Melanie) Hill, nieces Amy (Rick) Whittington, Linda Grisel, Lesa Parker, great grandchildren Aaron and Addison Platt, and several great nieces and nephews. Calling Hours will be held Wednesday from 3-5pm at Wright-Beard Funeral Home Inc., 9 Lincoln Ave, Cortland, NY 13045. A funeral service will be held on Thursday to begin at 11am at the Marathon Methodist Church,16 Main St.Marathon, NY 13803. Burial will follow at the Marathon Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Marathon Methodist Church, 16 Main St. PO Box 535 Marathon, NY 13803. To offer online condolences visit www.wright-beard.com Our deepest sympathy goes out to you, Lloyd, Lorraine and Katherine. I found the news of Thelma's passing on-line. John and I are here in Florida and are so sorry not to be with you at this sad time. Know that I have such fond memories of Thelma and you all. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you. Love, Ruth & John