BENTON — Mary Ruth King Hill,
of Benton, Ark., passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021, in Little Rock, Arkansas, at the age of 83. She was born February 1, 1937, in Beaton, Ark., located near Bismarck to James E and Nettie Looper King. Mary was preceded in death by both of her parents, two sisters, Jean Wetherington of Augusta, Ga., and Ima Hill of Glendale, Ariz., and her infant brother, Leon King.
Mary was married to Vance Hill for over forty-four years, who preceded her in death in 1998. Mary and Vance worked together in their family owned businesses, HilBilt Manufacturing and HilBilt Sales Corp of Benton until she retired. Mary and Vance loved traveling in their motor home and visiting with their friends across the country. Mary was married to Charles Stillwell from 2002 until his death in 2015. Mary had a heart for missions and loved to travel with One Hope, handing out Bibles around the world. She had visited every continent except Antarctica, spreading the Gospel, and enjoying God’s creation everywhere she went.
Mary is survived by her children; Vanessa Edwards (Dennis) of Benton, Ark., Grayling Hill (Sharon) and Kevin Hill (Donna) of Bryant, Ark., and Kimberly Pavatt (Wayne) of Greenbrier, Ark. In addition, Mary is survived by her ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mary Hill was a member of Trinity Assembly of God Church, in Little Rock, Ark.
An open visitation will be Thursday, January 21, 2021, at Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home, 6700 Alcoa Road, Benton, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m., with the family present from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 22, 2021, at 1 p.m., in the Chapel of Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Alexander.
Pallbearers are Mary’s grandsons: Matthew Couch, Austin Pavatt, C. J. Fortune, Matthew Hill, Zachary Hill, Caleb Stracener, Avery Hawkins, Harrison Pavatt, and Vance Hill. Memorials may be made in Mary’s name to One Hope, 600 SW 3rd Street, Pompano Beach, Fla., 33060. This organization was very dear to her heart. Please sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.combryant