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Jo Ann Hillger

1941 - 2025

Jo Ann Hillger obituary, 1941-2025, Garden City , TX

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1941

DIED

2025

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Jo Ann Hillger Obituary

Jo Ann Hillger, 84, longtime resident of Garden City, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025. The family will receive friends from 5pm-6pm, Sunday, August 3, 2025 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. Rosary will be held at 9:00 am, Monday, August 4, 2025 at St Lawrence Catholic Church followed by Mas at 9:30 am. Interment will follow at Garden City Cemetery.
Jo Ann was born May 11, 1941 in Odessa, Texas to parents Ernest A. Deiterman and Cecilia (Landers) Dieterman.
She is survived by sons Michael Hillger (Nancy) and Scott Hilger (Andrea); grandchildren: Justin Hillger (Emily) Brian Hillger (Jessica), Darren Hillger (Kristen), Trey Hillger (Leslie), Kevin Hillger (Sarah), Marcus Cook (Lauren) and Britni Hamilton (Matthew); great grandchildren: Hayden, Thomas, Clayton, Justley, Charlie, Reagan, Lilly, Jude, Lacey, Logan, Hope, Emma, Shane, Carson, Levi, Wyatt, Henry, Mateo, Eli and baby Hamilton arriving in December; brothers-in-law: Paul Sims, Robert Hillger (Leta) and David Hillger (Debra) along with numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Dale of 46 years, daughter and son-in-law Dana Hillger Cook (Brian), sister Betty Tanner (Jerry) and sister-in-law Ann Sims.
Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.cocm

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Published by Big Spring Herald from Aug. 5 to Aug. 6, 2025.

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Nancy Braskett

August 7, 2025

I (Nancy Braskett) and Trish Gabbert played golf with her. We had such a great time together and will miss Jo Ann very much!

Patsy Blissard Langdon

August 6, 2025

Mike and Nancy sorry to hear about the passing of JoAnn, may the Lord comfort you and give you peace during your time of grieving.

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