Katherine "Katie" A. Hill

June 16, 1920 - January 3, 2018

BLISSFIELD – Katherine “Katie” A. Hill, age 97 of Blissfield, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at Franciscan Care Center in Sylvania. She was born June 16, 1920, in Weston, Ohio to George and Mildred (Auten) Burkett. On April 7, 1939, she married Franklin Hill, and he preceded her in death in 1998, having shared over 58 years together. Katie was a spry, spunky woman (Energizer Bunny) who remained active her entire life. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and was involved with the women’s group. Katie loved all kinds of dancing and went to several senior centers in the area for activities. She volunteered for countless organizations, too numerous to mention. She is survived by a son, William Hill of Butte, MT; a brother, Thomas (Dee) Burkett of FL; 10 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 12 great great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Sylvia Norris, 2 brothers in infancy, and siblings, George Burkett, Ellen Johnson, and Arlene Nye. Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m., Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at Wagley Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Leking and Pastor Jodie Coats officiating. Burial will follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Park, Adrian. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Monday from 2 to 8 p.m. Contributions in memory of Katie are suggested to Blissfield Fire Department, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church or the family to assist with expenses. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHome.com.