Mary Elizabeth Hill passed away peacefully at the home of family June 3, 2021, at the age 96.  She was born January 27, 1925.  Mary graduated from Lanier Highschool May 10, 1945. She was the oldest member of Four Mile Baptist Church, where she attended most of her life and participated in choir over the years. Her love for singing began at an early age when her father, Bittle, was Four Mile's song leader. Mary married Ronel Hill in 1946, and gave birth to one son, James Earl Ronel served in the U.S. Army and was a WW11 veteran, where he earned a Sliver Cross. Mary and Ronel were hard working people, holding a variety of jobs over the years, including farming tobacco. Mary enjoyed long talks with friends and family, crosswords, cooking, gardening, and preserving food. She will always be remembered for her beautifully crafted quilts. Mary's greatest joy was her family and adored being a grandmother, great grandmother, and a great-great grandmother. Mary is preceded in death by her loving husband, Ronel Hill; parents, Bittle and Beulah Long; son, James Earl Hill; daughter-in-law, Pamela Hill; brother, VJ Long; step grandson, Mike Bowman and best friend, Lola Satterfield. Mary will be dearly missed by her surviving family. Grandson's, David Hill (Norma), Dan Hill, Darryl Hill, Christopher Hill (Efonda); granddaughter, Deborah Hill; step grandson, Brent Bowman; ex daughter-in-law, Helan Hill, several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Special thanks to John and Betty (niece) Humphery, Sherrie Dye, Theresa Harper and Shirley Ann Webber for helping in Mary's care and being such good friends to her. Thanks to the wonderful people at Covenant Healthcare and Hospice. Funeral service 7:00 PM Monday, June 7, 2021, at Miller Funeral Home Magnolia Chapel Rev. Charles Huskey and Rev. David Oliver officiating. Family and friends will meet 11:00 AM Tuesday at Four Mile Cemetery for the graveside and interment service.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Monday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville.www.millerfuneralhome.org1/27/