Erma Jean Hill Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Erma Jean Hill (Jacksonville, Florida), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 24, 2026 at the age of 86. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Erma Jean Hill to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her husband James Ray Hill; her parents, Pearl Bucklew and James Edgar Bennett; her sons, James Ray Hill Jr. and Dennis Craig Hill; and her siblings, Elizabeth Passmore (Della Bennett), Carlton Bennett of Clinton and Chester Bennett.

She is survived by: her children, Deborah Hill Melvin (Ray), Rhonda Lee Shanesy (Keith), Kelly Marie Hill and William Frank Hill; her grandchildren, James Ray Hill III, Daralyn Guthrie, Raymond Alan Melvin Jr. (Margaret Ann), Joandy Laviner, Brandi Hill, Randall Alton Melvin, Kayla Marie Bass (Justin), Christine Hill, Mitchell Neil Williamson (Kira), Bella Shanesy, Micah Laviner and Noah Dykes; her sister Hazel Bennett; her sisters-in-law, Dolly Bennett and Lois Bennett Parrett; and her brother Billy Bennett.