Hullane Hill

On June 3, 2007, God roamed his garden and picked his finest lily, Hullane E.Hill, also affectionately called “Miss Hill” by her family and friends. She was the oldest daughter of the late Roland Hill and the late Minnie Hill-Wilson. God lovingly and peacefully called her home at the age of 93.She completed her high school education at Frederick Douglas Senior High School in Baltimore, Maryland. Hullane briefly worked as a nurse for her cousin, Dr. Frank Saunders at Provident Hospital. From there she worked at Penn Station for several years. She was one of the first black women to become employed at the C&P Telephone Company. She began as a housekeeper and advanced to communications consultant during her tenure of 37 years. She retired August 1979 as a Pioneer Hullane ventured into the Avon industry. She became one of the most successful and outstanding Avon representatives, excelling to the President’s Club. She received numerous awards, trips, and accolades. Her relationship with Christ started as a child and she joined and was baptized at Unity Baptist Church. In 1960, Hullane joined Salem Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Jimmie Robinson, Jr. This grand body, also affectionately called “Mama,” was dedicated and devoted to Salem Baptist Church. She simply loved the Lord! She became active in many ministries at the church. Sister Hill also involved her children and grandchildren, especially, Katina and Dirt, to share the love of God with her. Known to love her family, Church, and neighbors, Mama always has smile to comfort you and would often say something clever and funny to keep you laughing.She leaves to cherish her memory: 7 children, Charles Hill (Sonny), Marjorie Tubman, Carmilla Stokes (Muffie), Cynthia Hill-Turner, Patricia Smith-Cottman, Rena Hill-Williams, and Leonard Hill (Tony); daughter-in-law, Rhoda Hill; 2 sons-in-law, Jerry Stokes and Howard Cottman; 16 grandchildren, Lorita, Rodney, Philomena,Antoine, James R., Donna, Rhonda A., Colynne, Emanuel, Katina, Rhonda M.,Ronald, Kyle, Barry, Felicia and Antoine preceded her in death; grandchildren-in-law, Sylvester, Linda,, Albert (Chuck), Caprice, Patrick, and Aretha; 28 great-grands; 12 great-great grand; 4 siblings, Joseph Hill, Romaine Hale, Samuel Hill, and Peggy Day; Jewell Miller and Regina Brown, preceded her in death; 1 caring nurse, Denise Turner, and her devoted neighbors, Denise (Piggy), Ms. Dot, Frances, and Mona; and a host of family and friends.

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Hullane Hill

November 29, 1913 - June 3, 2007