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Lula Ann Hill, 92, of Madison, West Virginia entered into her heavenly home on Monday, July 24, 2023 in Mooresville, North Carolina after a brave battle with a long illness. Lula was born on Wednesday, March 18, 1931 in Quinland, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Ray and Mabel Price Miller. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by by her husband, R.B. Hill, brother Benjamin Miller, sisters Emma Jarrell and Dorothy Miller, son Dennis Gibson and daughter Sandra Gibson Schimmel. She will be remembered for her independent, hardworking, always on the go personality, as well as the love she had in her heart for anyone who knew her. She was a member of the Madison Baptist Church for over forty years, as well as the proud owner of a local landmark, The Hotel Madison, for over fifty years. Lula ran her business with pride and could be seen sitting on the front porch often, a cup of coffee or Diet Coke in hand, having engaging conversation with anyone who would walk by. Lou's Place, Sit Long, Talk Often was the hand painted sign that hung on the one hundred year old brick exterior and she was always happy and ready to welcome anyone who would wish to do so. Those who are left to cherish her memory are her sons, R.B. (Michelle) Hill II, of Mooresville, North Carolina, Gregory (Debby) Gibson of Madison, West Virginia, sisters Nancy Brouillard of Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, Loretta Holstein of Madison, West Virginia, grandchildren Michael (Amanda) Gibson of Brunswick, Ohio, Christopher Gibson of Danville,West Virginia, Kaeleigh Anne Hill of Dunbar, West Virginia, Justin (Cindy) Marcum of Holden, West Virginia, Brandy Cohen and Sandy Workman of Charleston, West Virginia. She was also blessed with twelve great-grandchildren Olivia Setser, Maggie Gibson, Caleb and Noah Gibson, Shaelynn, Maylee and Walker Marcum, Hannah, Cody and Savannah Gibson, Amber and Tyler Cain, as well as five great-great grandchildren, Hayden and Maliki Gibson, Derek and Derrius Long and Shai Williams. Per Lula's request, a graveside service is scheduled for Friday, July 28, 2023 at two o'clock in the afternoon at Memory Gardens, Low Gap, West Virginia with Bill Cook officiating. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home and Crematory in Mooresville, North Carolina has been entrusted with serving Mrs. Hill and her family. I cannot say and I will not say That she is gone, she is just away. With a cheery smile and a wave of hand She has wandered into an unknown land; And left us dreaming how very fair It's needs must be, since she lingers there. And you, oh you, who the wildest yearn From the old-time-step and the glad return- Think of her faring on, as dear In the love of there, as the love of here Think of her still the same way, I say; She is not gone, she is just away. -James Whitcomb Riley- "How you doing Ms. Murphy?" "I'm doing just fine Lou, I love you, always"

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Lula Ann Hill

March 18, 1931 - July 24, 2023