Martha Sue Hillier, 67, of Paragould, died Sunday, September 21, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born in Flint Michigan on July 28, 1958, to DV and Anita (Harvey) Thompson. She married Raymond Hillier on January 10, 1989. She enjoyed Netflix, Spending time with her daughter and son-in-law, and going to casinos. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Hillier, siblings Jimmy, Samuel, Darrell, Jerry, and sister Diane Willis.
Survivors include sons, Roger Harris Jr., Jonathan Harris, both of Jonesboro; her loving daughter, Carrie (Tyler) Jolley of the home; three bonus daughters, Yvonne (Matt) Pintar of Wayne, Michigan; Michelle (Patrick) Kelm of Plymouth, Michigan; Stephanie Hillier (Joe Guel) of Wayne, Michigan; grandchildren, Roger (Hannah) Harris III, Drake Harris, Alexandria Harris, Kristyn Wilder, Andrew “Hunter” Harris, Caleb Harris, Dakota Harris; Korinn Pintar, Valarie Pintar, Raquel Pintar, Julia Kelm, Shayna Guel, Joelle Guel; siblings, Dee Thompson, Larry Thompson, Jody (Randy) Bowen, Danny Thompson, Billy Thompson.
Services will be announced at a later date with Emerson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. To sign an online guestbook, go to emersonfuneralhome.com.
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