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Jennifer Hilt Obituary
Jennifer A. Hilt, 62, of Centerville, peacefully went to be with the Lord on September 25, 2023, with her husband Jim and sister Kim there by her side. She was born December 21, 1960 to Harry and Connie Niles and grew up in Fairborn, Ohio.
Jennifer was a member of Fairhaven Church for many years and spent over ten years in the weekly bible study fellowship (BSF) that formed her deepening faith. She spent her career with Merrill Lynch guiding people through the financial world, while more importantly, developing personal and lasting friendships with those she served.
As an avid sports fan, she loved watching college football and golf with her husband and watching tennis with her sister. She loved meeting friends and family for coffee and conversation, with Jennifer always doing more listening than talking. She loved traveling, especially to Sedona, where she enjoyed many of the toughest trails in the Red Rocks. However, her toughest trail was her 17-year battle with cancer always maintaining her joy and faith in trusting her Savior. She was always positive with never a complaint.
She was beautiful on the outside, especially her crystal blue eyes, but she was far more beautiful on the inside. Everyone who knew her would agree the world needs more people like Jennifer.
Jennifer was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Mark Niles, and sister-in-law Barbara Niles. She is survived by her husband of 24 years Jim, her sister Kim (Steve) Jones, three nephews Joshua Niles, Jared Niles, Nick Buckingham, brother-in-law Bill (Dee) Hilt, sister-in-law Jane (Tom) Holloway, stepson Zach (Karlee) Hilt and their four children Cole, Emma, Cade and Clayton, along with her beloved kitties Grace and Joy.
Jennifer chose to donate her body to the Wright State University Anatomical Gift Program.
A Celebration of Life is being scheduled and an additional notice will be run next Sunday with the details.
To honor Jennifer, in lieu of flowers, please donate your time or money to your favorite charity.
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Jenny and Jim Wysinski
October 13, 2023
Jennifer was a great friend for many years - we will miss her!
Jana Anderson
October 10, 2023
Jennifer was a good friend of mine for years. Such a beautiful person in every way. Praying for her family. She will be missed.
Tom Minnich
October 8, 2023
Maxine and I extend our sincere condolences. Jennifer was truly a lovely person that I enjoyed knowing and working with.
Tim Clark
October 4, 2023
She was a positive influence in my life. She loved our lord, and her family and friends. On the business side a true professional and advocate for personal investments and planning. She will be missed and remembered fondly.
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Dave Gray
October 4, 2023
Jim,
I have met you through Bill and am sad to see of your loss. I know Bill and Dee will there as support you in this difficult time. You are in my thoughts.
Dave Gray
Jesse Haines
October 2, 2023
Dear Jim, Kim and your families,
Kraig, Kara, and I send loving condolences to you all at Jennifer's passing on to her Heavenly home. She's been welcomed by Jesus, a host of angels, and family and friends to her eternal home!! Our earthly grieving turns to joy and peace knowing she's perfectly whole and enjoying her family and friends who welcomed her to Heaven!!
God's peace and comfort be with you all,
Jesse Haines
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