BORN
1945
DIED
2023
Linda Hill Obituary
Godfrey - Linda F. Hill, 77, passed away 4:00 am, Monday, March 27, 2023 at BJC Evelyn's House in Creve Couer, MO.
Born May 13, 1945 in Portales, NM, she was the daughter of Marion Brown and Fay (Chambers) Perkins.
Linda had been a teacher in the Granite City School District before retiring.
She married Gordon "Gordie" Hill who survives.
Surviving also are a son, Jason Hill of Alton; daughter, Ashley Hill (Dr. Jim Shear) of Arlington, VA; five grandchildren, Eli, Wyatt and Lincoln Hill, Emmett and Elliot Shear; brother, Van Perkins of Kansas City, MO; and sister, Gayle Wood of Elsah.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Gary Brown.
Cremation rites were accorded and a Celebration of Life Memorial will be held at a later date.
Memorials are suggested to Community HOPE Center.
Marks Mortuary in Wood River entrusted with arrangements.
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Michael Ringering
May 4, 2023
A most wonderful woman who was always very kind and welcoming. When she smiled, you could feel it to your core. My deepest sympathies to her family. She will be missed.
Linda B Moore
April 8, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. Linda and I were good friends for many years during school. In the third grade we were two of five Linda's in the class and had many laughs over that. She and I graduated from high school together in Portales, New Mexico in 1963. She was always such a sweet person and a wonderful friend. I am so sorry for your loss. Linda Britton Moore
Sandy Kirksey-May
April 2, 2023
I was a student at GCHS when Linda came to work there. She was such a bright light and bubbly and all the students loved her. I am so sorry for your loss and want to extend my sincere sympathy and deepest condolences to her family.
Jeannie Wade
March 31, 2023
They were such a terrific couple! We're always very good to me! Will miss her so much!
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Kristine Feigl-Dalton
March 31, 2023
My fondest memory of this Amazing teacher was when we together choreographed and started the first Senior DANCE! ('81)
It was a lot of long hours but a lot of FUN. Linda is a beautiful person and so sweet.
I shall also miss her GREAT smile.
Much appreciated and deepest sympathies !
Skip Doty
March 31, 2023
Rest in Peace Linda!
Kevin Penberthy
March 30, 2023
She was an amazing person. She was a teacher from granite city high school when I was student there she will be deeply missed.
Regina Bright
March 30, 2023
I was fortunate to have had Mrs. Hill as my P.E. teacher. She was always so kind and fun. Never judgemental and Always classy.
She remains in all of our hearts and will never be forgotten.
Terry and Muffy Dossett
March 30, 2023
We are so very sorry to hear of Linda's passing. She was a beautiful lady in many ways. We will always remember her bright and shining smile. God's Blessings to Gordie, Ashley, Jason, and their families as they go through this loss.
Terry and Muffy Dossett
George and Laurie Milnor
March 29, 2023
We will miss our wonderful next door neighbor! Linda's genuine and loving spirit was a gift to treasure. May she rest in Peace. Geroge and Laurie Milnor
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