Mary Susan Hilliard Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mary Susan Hilliard, age 71, of Marion, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at 1:50 p.m. on Friday, December 22, 2017, in Herrin Hospital of Herrin, IL. She was born in Glendale, CA on Thursday, April 4, 1946, the daughter of Roy and Grace Odessa (Johnson) Binyon. Mary Susan attended school in California and after her graduation from high school she attended Business College and received her education and training as a Court Stenographer. She was united in marriage to Thomas Lee Hilliard on Saturday, August 24, 1968, in Bakersfield, CA, and together they have shared over 49 years of marriage. Earlier in her lifetime she worked outside of the home as an Executive Secretary but later, she decided to remain at home and enjoyed managing her home and seeing to the needs of her family. In her spare time she loved sewing, reading, spending time with her family and friends, and was an excellent cook. She was always interested in all of her family’s many activities, especially those of her grandchildren. She would travel all over the country to watch them play in their various sporting events. The many memories that have been created will now be cherished by those she leaves behind. She is survived by her husband; Tom L. Hilliard, son; Steven L. Hilliard, daughter and son-in-law, Stacy L. and Richard L. Williams all of Marion; four grandchildren; Hailey Nichole Hilliard of Marion, Camron Bond of Tyler, TX, Kelsie Lynn Williams of Louisville, KY, and Levi Loren Williams of Marion; sister-in-law, Jacquelyn L. Corder of Marion, other extended family, and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. Arrangements for Mary Susan Hilliard were entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 North Court Street, Marion, IL. The visitation was from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at the funeral home. Following the time of visitation, the funeral service was at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Matt Caraway presiding. The prelude and postlude musical selections were recorded piano selections. Special recorded musical selections presented during the service were “Amazing Grace” by Alan Jackson, “I Can Only Imagine” by MercyMe, and “Lead Me Home” by Jamey Johnson. Interment followed in Mount Pleasant Shed Cemetery located southeast of Marion. Those serving as pallbearers were Levi Williams, Cory Oliver, Tyler Edwards, Camron Bond, Tony Owens, and Richard Williams. Following the graveside committal service family and friends gathered at the Old Marion Country Club Clubhouse for a meal and continued time of fellowship and support. For those who preferred, memorial contributions were made to either or both, “Mount Pleasant Shed Cemetery” and “American Cancer Society” and mailed in care of Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court Street, Marion, IL 62959. Memorial envelopes will be available at the funeral home. For additional information call the funeral home at 618-993-2131.

Mary Susan Hilliard

April 4, 1946 - December 22, 2017