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DENETRA HILL Obituary

DENETRA HILL, 37, Human Resources employee for Tennessee Credit Union, graduate of Southaven High School and University of Memphis, and a member of New Hope Baptist Church, Southaven, passed away January 9, 2012 in Nashville, TN. Visitation from 4-7 p.m., Friday, January 13 at N.J. Ford & Sons-Parkway Chapel. Services will be 1 p.m., Saturday, January 14 at New Hope Baptist Church on Church Rd., Southaven, MS. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. She leaves her mother, Florence Hill; father, William H. Hill, both of Southaven, MS; two sisters, Cheril Dortch (Mark) of Memphis, TN and Kenya M. Hill of Cordova, TN; one brother, William Harvey Hill, Jr. of Southaven, MS, other relatives and friends. N.J Ford & Sons Funeral Home 12 So. Parkway West (901)948-7755

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Published by The Commercial Appeal on Jan. 12, 2012.

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Dawn Austin-Martin

January 25, 2012

I will always cherish the friendship we had and look forward to seeing you again in Heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with your family...
Dawn Austin-Martin
SHS Class of 92

Nella Young-Howell

January 14, 2012

May God be with in your hour of bereavement.

Nella D. Young-Howell and Family

Dellas Barr

January 13, 2012

My prayers goes out to the Hill family, Weeping may endur for a night but joy comes in the morning.

Ruby Sanders Bush

January 13, 2012

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Rev. & Mrs. Ben Covington

January 13, 2012

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Starr Richardson

January 13, 2012

I have always looked up to Denetra. She is one of the strongest black women that I knew. My prayers go out to the Hill Family. She will be missed here on earth, however I know the angels are singing at Heavens Gate for her.

James Horton

January 13, 2012

My deepest condolences and prayers go out to the family. I met and worked with Denetra through ERAC. While I will miss her, I am glad to have known her in this life's journey. May you be comforted by her memories and the faith that all things are perfect in God's Plan. May Denetra rest in peace.

Lorri White

January 13, 2012

My deepest condolences go out to you and your family. I was part of her ERAC family and have known Denetra for many years. She was a kind and beautiful woman. I always loved her tenacity. She will be missed by all. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.

WILLIE & BEATRICE MCGOWAN

January 13, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Danita McDaniel

January 12, 2012

So sorry for your loss of Denetra

Jobe Covington

January 12, 2012

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Dianne Covington

January 12, 2012

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Thelma Killingsworth

January 12, 2012

Mrs. Hill and familly,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Everleaner Covington

January 12, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

January 12, 2012

Denetra was a beautiful person inside and out. Although I have not seen her in years, I will always rememer her infectious smile and laugh. May God bring you peace and comfort in the days that lie ahead.
Aimee Holland Blaylock
SHS Class of 1992

David Cherry

January 12, 2012

May God bless the Hill family in this time of mourning.

Kim Whelan

January 12, 2012

Mr. and Mrs. Hill and family,
I served on the board of a nonprofit daycare center with your daughter in Franklin, TN. She was a kind and generous person. The whole board is shocked and saddned by her passing. We are keeping your family in our prayers.

David Praet

January 12, 2012

I worked with Denetra at Enterprise in Memphis and Nashville. I'll always cherish the times she made me laugh. What a special lady.

Stacie Dennis-Pigues

January 12, 2012

Harvey and Florence, may god be with you and your family during your time of sorrow. Bud was a wonderful young lady, and she will truely be missed.

Deborah D. Young and Family

January 12, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Vivian Parr

January 12, 2012

Mrs. Hill and family,
May god bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I pray that god will comfort you in the days ahead.

January 12, 2012

Mrs. Hill, My prayers and thoughts have been with you and your family during this most tragic time in your lives.
Love and prayers,
Gail Johnston, Hernando, MS

Susan Grant

January 12, 2012

Mrs. Hill and family, Please know my family and I are thinking and praying for each of you during this time.

Willie and Brenda Dennis

January 12, 2012

Florence and Harvey, our prayers are with you and your family doing this most difficult time. Bud always appeared to be a kind young lady.

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