Mary Jo Hill

Mary Jo Hill obituary, Sherwood, TN

Mary Jo Hill

Mary Hill Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Moore-Cortner Funeral Home - Winchester on Sep. 26, 2025.
Mary Jo Hill, age 93 of Decherd (formerly of Sherwood), entered into her eternal rest on Thursday, September 25, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Joe and Claudia Hill. Before her retirement, she was employed at Lanier Clothing and the Hat Corporation. She loved Jesus and her family tremendously. Mary Jo was a lifelong member of Sherwood Emmanuel Apostolic Church, where she served as the assistant pastor and as a Sunday School teacher for many years. She woke up every day wanting to know if it was church day. In addition to her parents, Mary Jo was preceded in death by her brothers, Jack (Minnie) Hill and James (Pat) Hill; and sister, Sue (George) Barnes. She is survived by her sister, Ruth Ray of Decherd; brother, Franklin (Ethylene) Hill of Tracy City; and a host of nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. She was also survived by her loving church family that she loved as much as her own. Visitation will be from 3-8pm on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Sherwood Emmanuel Apostolic Church. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 pm on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Sherwood Emmanuel Apostolic Church. Interment will follow at Mt. View Cemetery. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, (931)-967-2222, www.moorecortner.com.

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