Mrs. Maida """"Sis"""" Geil Hill, age 82, resident of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2008, in Gulfport.
Mrs. Hill was born to the late Joseph Earl Geil and Ruth Bouslog Geil in Gulfport, MS. She was a homemaker, enjoyed sewing and quilting, and was well known for her needlework. She was a lifelong member of Gulf Haven Mennonite Church, where she was instrumental in church service.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Robert Bernard Hill of Gulfport; sister, Dorothy Miller of Gulfport; brother, J. Earlin Geil of Mobile, AL; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 17, 2008, at 2 p.m. at Gulf Haven Mennonite Church. Friends may visit at the church with the family one hour prior to services. Burial will follow in the Gulf Haven Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Gulf Haven Mennonite Church, 21497 Mennonite Road, Gulfport, MS 39503.
RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, is in charge of arrangements, and a guestbook may be signed at www.riemannfamily.com.