Melody Hill
January 21, 1955 ~ June 16, 2022
Melody Hill, 67, of Holts Summit passed away peacefully with family by her side on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at University Hospital, Columbia.
She was born January 21, 1955, in San Diego, CA to the late Loren and Marion (Cross) Pyle. After graduating from high school in 1973, Melody enlisted in the U.S. Army. She served overseas in Germany and South Korea. In 1978, she married William Hill in Seoul, South Korea. After 20 years of dedicated service, Melody retired in 1994 having achieved the rank of Supply Sergeant. She then attended Drury University graduating with a Masters Degree in Fine Arts and Education and began her second career as a middle school English teacher in the Belle, MO school district until retiring in 2011.
Melody loved taking her grandkids on trips to Branson, MO. She also loved her rescue cats and always made sure they were well taken care of. Whether it was making Hearts for Heroes, knitting, scrapbooking, painting, pottery or making jewelry, Melody loved making all different types of crafts.
Survivors include her husband, Bill of Holts Summit, three children, Jason (Misty) Hill of New Bloomfield, Heather (Veronika Hodosiova) Hill of St. Louis, Morgan Hill of Jefferson City, four grandchildren, Jacob, Macy, Dorian and Aiden Hill and four sisters, Roberta (Roger) Daniels of Crossville, TN, Lorenda Villines of San Diego, CA, Robin Galloway of New Bloomfield and Danita (Bob) Berg of Rolla.
Private family services will be held. Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Those wishing to email condolences may do so at www.dulletrimble.com
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Central Missouri Honor Flight, 1400 Forum Blvd., 7-A, Box 334, Columbia, MO 65203 or Wild Thing-Feral Feline Fix, P.O. Box 105932, Jefferson City, 65110.
She was born January 21, 1955, in San Diego, CA to the late Loren and Marion (Cross) Pyle. After graduating from high school in 1973, Melody enlisted in the U.S. Army. She served overseas in Germany and South Korea. In 1978, she married William Hill in Seoul, South Korea. After 20 years of dedicated service, Melody retired in 1994 having achieved the rank of Supply Sergeant. She then attended Drury University graduating with a Masters Degree in Fine Arts and Education and began her second career as a middle school English teacher in the Belle, MO school district until retiring in 2011.
Melody loved taking her grandkids on trips to Branson, MO. She also loved her rescue cats and always made sure they were well taken care of. Whether it was making Hearts for Heroes, knitting, scrapbooking, painting, pottery or making jewelry, Melody loved making all different types of crafts.
Survivors include her husband, Bill of Holts Summit, three children, Jason (Misty) Hill of New Bloomfield, Heather (Veronika Hodosiova) Hill of St. Louis, Morgan Hill of Jefferson City, four grandchildren, Jacob, Macy, Dorian and Aiden Hill and four sisters, Roberta (Roger) Daniels of Crossville, TN, Lorenda Villines of San Diego, CA, Robin Galloway of New Bloomfield and Danita (Bob) Berg of Rolla.
Private family services will be held. Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Those wishing to email condolences may do so at www.dulletrimble.com
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Central Missouri Honor Flight, 1400 Forum Blvd., 7-A, Box 334, Columbia, MO 65203 or Wild Thing-Feral Feline Fix, P.O. Box 105932, Jefferson City, 65110.
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When I taught Jason in English class, he informed me that his mom was attending college to become an English teacher. Knowing Jason’s dry sense of humor, I thought he was kidding. As I got to know Melody, I became her supervising teacher during her student teaching. When Melody’s college faculty supervisor came to critique her teaching, the supervisor fell asleep in class. The students noticed her sleeping. It was all Melody could do to keep the students from waking her. Melody and I had a hard time not laughing in front of the students. We’ve laughed about this so many times.
So sorry for the family’s loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this awful time. The Jeoffroy Family
My sympathy to the family. I knew Melody from writing project activities and kept up through Facebook. She was creative and talented. She never failed to make me laugh and her writing was delightful. Dear God, eternal rest grant unto Melody and let Your perpetual light shine upon her. Juanita Willingham, Mexico, MO
Lit a candle in memory of Melody Hill
Lit a candle in memory of Melody Hill
Lit a candle in memory of Melody Hill
Mel was a great childhood friend. I have so many great memories growing up on “O” Avenue…riding bikes, picking berries, Susie the cat, listening to music, watching The Man From Uncle and Dark Shadows together and sharing our thoughts and dreams. I will miss her dearly…until we meet again my dear friend