Celia Adeline Hillis, daughter of John and Winnie Edwards Skief was born on December 13, 1872 and departed this life on February 4, 1954, at the age of 81 years, 1 month and 22 days .In 1886 she was married to John Stuart, who preceded her in death. To this union a daughter was born, who also preceded Mrs. Hillis in death. On December 4, 1890 she was united in marriage to Jesse A. McKee, and to this union five children were born. Mr. McKee and two children preceded her in death. Surviving this marriage are Mrs. Julia Hillis of Dexter, Jesse F. McKee of St. Louis, and Mrs. Alice Howard of Neeley's Landing, Mo. On May 18, 1913, she was married to Samuel Hillis, who preceded her in death. Surviving are one step-daughter, Pearl Skief, Kennett, and one step-son, Jesse L. McKee, Pontiac, Mich. Also surviving are 25 grandchildren, 62 great grandchildren, a number of nephews and nieces, and many other relatives and friends. Mrs. Hillis was born in Ill., and later moved to Williamsville, where she spent the greater portion of her life. She lived her last nine years in Dexter. She was converted in the General Baptist church at an early age, then affiliated with the Assembly of God church in 1925 and lived a consistent Christian life, having won the respect of all who knew her .Funeral services were conducted at the Assembly of God church, Dexter, Sunday afternoon, February 7, Rev. W. P. Campbell officiating. The remains were then taken to Williamsville where short graveside services were conducted by Rev. Morgan. Interment in Williamsville cemetery. Strickland-Rainey service. The Daily Standard, Sikeston, Missouri, 10 Feb 1954, Mrs. Joe Thompson's grandmother, Mrs. Celia Adaline Hillis, 81, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Julia Hillis of Dexter, Mo. Thursday night. She was born December 13, 1872. Funeral services were held Sunday at 1 o'clock at the Dexter Assembly of God Church. Rev. W. P. Campbell officiated. Burial was in the Williamsville, Mo. cemetery with the Strickland and Rainey Mortuary in charge of arrangements. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Julia Hillis of Dexter, and Mrs. Alice Howard of Neelys Landing. One son Jess McKee of St. Louis, Mo. Twenty-one grandchildren, forty great-grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren.
Celia Adeline Hillis, daughter of John and Winnie Edwards Skief was born on December 13, 1872 and departed this life on February 4, 1954, at the age of 81 years, 1 month and 22 days .In 1886 she was married to John Stuart, who preceded her in death. To this union a daughter was born, who also preceded Mrs. Hillis in death. On December 4, 1890 she was united in marriage to Jesse A. McKee, and to this union five children were born. Mr. McKee and two children preceded her in death. Surviving this marriage are Mrs. Julia Hillis of Dexter, Jesse F. McKee of St. Louis, and Mrs. Alice Howard of Neeley's Landing, Mo. On May 18, 1913, she was married to Samuel Hillis, who preceded her in death. Surviving are one step-daughter, Pearl Skief, Kennett, and one step-son, Jesse L. McKee, Pontiac, Mich. Also surviving are 25 grandchildren, 62 great grandchildren, a number of nephews and nieces, and many other relatives and friends. Mrs. Hillis was born in Ill., and later moved to Williamsville, where she spent the greater portion of her life. She lived her last nine years in Dexter. She was converted in the General Baptist church at an early age, then affiliated with the Assembly of God church in 1925 and lived a consistent Christian life, having won the respect of all who knew her .Funeral services were conducted at the Assembly of God church, Dexter, Sunday afternoon, February 7, Rev. W. P. Campbell officiating. The remains were then taken to Williamsville where short graveside services were conducted by Rev. Morgan. Interment in Williamsville cemetery. Strickland-Rainey service. The Daily Standard, Sikeston, Missouri, 10 Feb 1954, Mrs. Joe Thompson's grandmother, Mrs. Celia Adaline Hillis, 81, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Julia Hillis of Dexter, Mo. Thursday night. She was born December 13, 1872. Funeral services were held Sunday at 1 o'clock at the Dexter Assembly of God Church. Rev. W. P. Campbell officiated. Burial was in the Williamsville, Mo. cemetery with the Strickland and Rainey Mortuary in charge of arrangements. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Julia Hillis of Dexter, and Mrs. Alice Howard of Neelys Landing. One son Jess McKee of St. Louis, Mo. Twenty-one grandchildren, forty great-grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren.
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