Ethel Hill

Ethel Dora Bembury Hill NORFOLK - Mrs. Ethel Dora Bembury Hill, 95, went on to glory on Sunday, July 4, 2010, after an extended illness. She was born Nov. 29, 1914 in Edenton, N.C., to the late James and Jannie Bowens Bembury. She relocated to Norfolk in 1937 and met and married the late Emuel T. Hill. Their daughter, Mary, preceded her in death in 2008. She was a founding member of New Calvary Baptist Church in Norfolk where she served 50 years in the church and in the community on the Hospitality Ministry and the Deaconess Board. She was best known for her gift of hospitality. She is survived by one sister, Delores Laws of Baltimore; her son-in-law, James and (Shirley) Grimstead of Chesapeake, who lovingly cared for her after the passing of his wife, Mary, who was a devoted daughter and a sister-in-law. Also, she leaves three granddaughters, Jacqueline, Lisa and Angela; six great-grandchildren; and a host on nieces, nephews, family and friends. A funeral will be held Thursday, July 8, at noon at New Calvary Baptist Church, 800 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk. Viewing will be today, July 7, from 2 to 8 p.m. with a wake from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Riddick Funeral Service is handling the arrangements.