Maryalys (Karnes) Hill

1925-2022

Maryalys Hill died April 16, 2022 at her home in Newhall. She was 96 years old and had been a resident of Santa Clarita for almost 15 years. Prior to Santa Clarita she lived in San Diego for over 40 years. Born in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Maryalys graduated from Ohio State University where she studied education. She taught elementary school in Oak Ridge, Tennessee during and after World War II. While living in Oak Ridge she met Edward L. Hill and they were married in 1949. They settled in Hamilton, Ohio, and their son Edward F. Hill was born in 1956.

After moving to San Diego in 1960, she received a Master’s Degree from San Diego State University and later a Doctorate from United States International University. She taught art and art history at San Diego State University, San Diego Community Colleges, and Naval Base San Diego. She was the host of a local San Diego television show about art in the 1980’s. She also led museum tours discussing the art people saw as well as the context behind it. After retiring from teaching, she spent her time researching theories on the history of art as well as writing novels.

Since moving to Santa Clarita, Maryalys has enjoyed entertaining friends and family at her home and at local restaurants. She has attended many plays at the Canyon Theatre Guild and many concerts by the Santa Clarita Master Chorale. She loved spending time at the beach and especially enjoyed boat rides around Channel Islands Harbor where she liked to read off the names of the boats.

Throughout her life she loved to play the piano and sing. She also painted and drew many pieces which hang in the homes of family members.

A Celebration of Life is planned in Santa Clarita on May 21 2022 at the home of Ed and Dana Hill. A graveside service is planned at Glen Rest Memorial Estates in Reynoldsburg, Ohio on June 3, 2022 with a Celebration of Life afterwards. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Santa Clarita Master Chorale.

Maryalys is survived by her brother Raymond Karnes, son Edward F. Hill, daughter-in-law Dana Brandt Hill, three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Just as she lived her life, Maryalys passed peacefully and on her own terms. She will be missed.