HILTON, Martha L. (1907-2005)

HILTON

Posted By: Dennis Jacobs (email)
Date: 5/19/2007 at 16:48:25

M. Lucille Hilton
New Virginia
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Martha Lucille Hilton was born on July 26, 1907, near Oakley, Iowa. She was the third child of Jacob and Mary Nine.
She was raised in the New Virginia area and graduated from New Virginia Consolidated School in 1924. After graduation, she attended Junior college in Creston and Northern Iowa Teachers College in Cedar Falls.
On September 28, 1928 she was united in marriage to Paul Francis Hilton of Bayard, Iowa. They lived in Indianola, Iowa for nine years before moving to New Virginia in 1937.
Lucille was a homemaker before going to work at the local phone company and later as a cook at the New Virginia School. She spent 27 years working for the New Virginia and Interstate 35 School Districts. She truly enjoyed her work and the opportunity to meet all the young kids that went through the lunch line everyday.
After her retirement she enjoyed reading, some travel and her family. Her grandchildren especially enjoyed all the stories that she told about her growing up in the early 1900's and were amazed at how different life was then. These stories will be missed.
Lucille is survived by her children, daughter Billie Davidson, and son Steven (Christine) Hilton of Indianola, daughter Barbara (Jake) Kimzey of New Virginia, daughters-in-law Sandra Hilton of Osceola and Lynn Long of Indianola, sister Marjorie Harris of Iowa City; 14 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 13 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul Hilton, son Jerry Hilton, grandson Bradley Hilton, sister Inez Runyan, brother Raymond Nine and parents.
Lucille was always a positive person and brought laughter to many people, even in her last days. She will be remembered for her favorite sayings "thats life, that's the way it is suppose to be" and "Life's great if you don't weaken.
She passed away on October 29, 2005 at Indianola, Iowa with Interment in the New Virginia Cemetery. Services were held November 1, 2005 at the New Virginia United Methodist Church.

Obituary from The Des Moines Register newspaper, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA on 10-31-2005:

Services for M. Lucille Hilton, 98, who died Saturday, October 29, 2005, will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 1 at the New Virginia United Methodist Church of which she was a member. Burial will be in the New Virginia Cemetery.
Survivors include her children, Billie Davidson and Steve (Christene) Hilton of Indianola, Barbara (Jake) Kimzey of New Virginia; daughter-in-laws, Sandra Hilton of Osceola and Lynn Long of Indianola; sister, Marjorie Harris of Iowa City; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Hilton; and son, Jerry Hilton.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday, October 31 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. The family will be present from 6 to 8 p.m. to greet friends. Memorials may be designated to Jesus' Right Hand in New Virginia.

Obituary from The Record-Herald and Indianola Tribune newspaper, Indianola, Warren County, Iowa, USA, date unknown:

M. Lucille Hilton, 98, of New Virginia, died Saturday, Oct. 29, 2005. Services were Nov. 1 at the New Virginia United Methodist Church, of which she was a member. Burial was in the New Virginia Cemetery.
Mrs Hilton was born on July 26, 1907, near Oakley, to Jacob and Mary Nine.
She was raised in the New Virginia area and graduated from New Virginia Consolidated School in 1924. After graduation she attended junior college in Creston and Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls.
On Sept. 28, 1928, she married Paul Francis Hilton of Bayard. They lived in Indianola, for nine years before moving to New Virginia in 1937.
She was a homemaker before going to work at the local phone company and later as a cook at the New Virginia School. She spent 27 years working for the New Virginia and Interstate 35 School Districts.
After her retirement she enjoyed reading, traveling and spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Hilton; son, Jerry Hilton; grandson, Bradley Hilton; sister, Inez Runyan; brother, Raymond Nine; and her parents.
Survivors include her children, daughters, Billie Davidson of Indianola and Barbara Kimzey of New Virginia and son, Steven Hilton of Indianola; sister, Marjorie Harris of Iowa City; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be given to Jesus' Right Hand in New Virginia.
Overton Funeral Home handled arrangements.