Obituary of Georgia Josephine Hilling

Georgia Josephine Hilling, 96, was surrounded by loving family at her home in Dellslow as she peacefully passed through the gates of Heaven and into the loving arms of her husband on December 11th, 2024. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, whose life was marked by dedication to family and faith. Georgia was born at home in Dellslow on August 14th, 1928. She was the 10th of 13 children born to Harry and Belle McDonald and was the last remaining member of her generation. Georgia married Donald "Ray" Hilling on December 10th, 1945, in Oakland, Maryland. She was the proud mother of Donald A. "Don" (Sheila) of Dellslow, Steven M. (Ruth) of Kernersville, NC, Gwen K. Sanford (Lonnie) of Fairmont and Vernon V. (Laura) of Dellslow. Georgia was the proud grandmother of 12 grandchildren, Melissa Forbes (Micheal), Amy Tennant (Mike Simpkins), Andrea Tennant, Amanda Newman (Joshua), Meagan Gribble (Bryan), Jessica Nicholson (Gene), Logan Hilling (Lovie), Timothy Hilling (Peggy), Andy Hilling (Gloria), Angela Douglas, Steven Hilling, and Angela Beck (David); and 22 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and one sister-in-law. Georgia was a Free Methodist by faith and was a member of Beulah Free Methodist Church. After Georgia could no longer attend Church, she greatly enjoyed listening to the preaching of Jimmy Swaggert and gospel music, as well as Sunday services by Pastor Junius Lewis. Georgia was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; son Don; grandchildren, Tera Hilling and an infant grandchild; 10 brothers and 2 sisters. The family would like to extend a thank you to the entire Amedisys Hospice team for the loving and compassionate care that was given to Georgia and the family. A special thank you to Riley, Rayna, Kayla, Paula, Robin and Aminda, who Georgia loved. Friends and family will be received at Nicholson Chapel, 1326 Summers School Rd., Morgantown on Sunday, December 15th from 3PM to 7PM. Visitation will continue at Nicholson Chapel on Monday, December 16th from 10AM until the time of the funeral service at 11AM, with Pastor Junius Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at Nicholson Cemetery. Send condolences online at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com