Ruth Ann Compton Hill was born August 6, 1942 in Kirksville, MO the daughter of the late Frank and Anna Attebery Compton. She graduated high school in Akron, CO and went to Cosmetology School in Denver, CO.
She was united in marriage to John Hill on August 29, 1964.
Mrs. Hill worked for 25 years at Dyersburg Fabrics. She was the owner of Sullivan’s One Stop in Purdy. She enjoyed watching tennis, golf, crime shows, Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy along with the news on CNN. She loved going to yard sales, fishing, and tending to her flowers.
She loved spending time with her grandchildren and her great grandson, Brett. Her family brought her great joy and happiness.
Mrs. Hill departed this life on April 8, 2021 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 78 Years, 8 Months, 2 Days. She is survived by her husband, John Hill of Selmer, TN; a son, Rodney Hill and wife Sarah of Adamsville, TN; a daughter, Lori Climer and husband John of Munford, TN; a brother, Frankie Compton and wife Terri of Palestine, TX; five grandchildren, Breanna Mills of Ripley, TN, Whitney Climer of Munford, TN, Hunter Hill of Adamsville, TN, Johnna Climer and boyfriend Logan of Millington, TN, Matthew Climer of Munford, TN; a great-grandson, Brett Mills of Ripley, TN; nephew, Scott Browder and wife, Wendy of Pascagoula, MS; niece, Michelle Haarala and husband Mitch of Pascagoula, MS; host of nieces, nephews, and friends, especially Roxie Holt and Sheri Austin; special caregivers, Linda Lahti, Taylor Pylate, Legacy Hospice and Primecare.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hill was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Browder; cousin, James Sweetman.
