Barbara Hill

Graveside service for Barbara Hill was held on Saturday, February 6, 2021, at Letitia Cemetery, east of Lawton, with Matt Kelly, Pastor of Letitia Baptist Church officiating.

Barbara Hill passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 in Lawton at the age of 86. She was born September 4, 1934 in Rocky to Ira and Helen McCarley Cunningham. She grew up near Rocky and graduated from Rocky High School in 1953.

She met Merle Hill and they were married on January 24, 1954 in Cordell. The family lived in several states across the United States due to Merle’s work, some of those being Oregon, Kansas, and Oklahoma.

Several years ago Bar bara and Merle moved to Lawton to be closer to their children. Barbara enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She enjoyed trail riding and playing 42 at the Center for Creative Living in Lawton.

Barbara was also well known for being an excellent cook, especially making pies and cakes.

Barbara is survived by her four children: Janet Sue Hill McMurtrey and husband Johnny of Lawton; Nancy Lou Hill Bridwell and husband Ron of Lindsay; James Earl Hill and wife Lisa of Comanche; and Patricia Ann Hill Troutman and husband Ross of Marlow; eight grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; one sister, Betty Merkey of Cordell; brother Wayne Cunningham of Fletcher; and other family members.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, and her husband Merle. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or by going to www.stjude.org, or to the charity of your choice.