Karen Montgomery Hilliard

What an amazing woman! She will always be more sad. Rebecca and I talked about her yesterday!

I still think about conversations we had. Karen was smart beyond her years. She was an old soul. Rest in peace Karen

I am thinking of you and your family, Billy. Your mother was the best! I fondly remember her, the Georgia Grille, and you, Billy working there. I hope you have a thriving law practice somewhere. I will miss your mom. Much love. Judy

I will forever have wonderful memories of Georgia grill........I miss everything about it but mostly seeing you and your beautiful blonde braid as you welcomed each and every table.....Rest in peace sweet friend ......you touched my life and will be missed always. What a gift of culinary excellence that can never be replaced. Love and prayers to your family.

I´m so sad to read the news about Karen´s passing. She was an absolute force and such a creative and talented chef. I enjoyed mini a meal at Georgia Grille, and Toulouse. Karen was welcoming and warm and no nonsense. I loved her million dollar smile and her boots! She was a great cheerleader, and I enjoyed my time with her in Les Dames. My condolences to Billy and family.

Karen was a multi-talented individual who was always a pleasure to be around.My sincere condolences to Billy and Jennifer.Rest easy my friend,

I had the pleasure to taste with and sell so many wines to Karen over the years in Atlanta. She was such a kind soul and as authentic as they ever come. She loved her friends beyond measure and it surely always showed. RIP Karen, you will never be forgotten by the Atlanta restaurant community.

with sincere sympathies; what a wonderful and full life! Jim Wansley

I am one of Karen's customer/friend/long-time admirer/student from Odessa TX when she & Riley Williams had Peach's Cafe. She catered our small wedding in 1983. She and Olivia Hill taught me how to cook beginning in 1984 when she conducted cooking classes at Peach's and/or in Olivia's home. I bake a soufflé at least once a month because she taught me it wasn't that intimidating to do. I still use the recipes from their cooking classes--typed on Kitchen Country letterhead or Olivia's...