Doris Ann Hill

Doris Ann Hill, age 83, of Brandon, MS, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at The Blake at Township in Ridgeland, MS. Doris Ann was a beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother and friend. She will be deeply missed, but forever in the hearts of those she leaves behind.

Doris Ann was born July 20, 1941, to Lum and Beatrice (Martin) Sharp, in Lake City, TN. She attended Lake City High School until her marriage to M. Gene Hill, on October 19, 1958, and then moved to Jacksonville, FL to begin their life together. Gene and Doris Ann also lived in Texas and Michigan and finally settled in Brandon, MS, where they lived the rest of their lives.

Throughout Doris Ann’s life she enjoyed singing in the church choir with her sister, sewing, watching old western shows, working in her puzzle books, and taking care of her beloved dogs Toby and Katie.

Doris Ann was preceded in death by her loving husband, M. Gene Hill; parents, Lum and Beatrice (Martin) Sharp of Lake City, TN; a brother, Tom Sharp of Oxnard, CA; and sister, Brenda (Sharp-Lewis) Walker of Oliver Springs, TN.

Survivors include her children Donna (Tony) Gnotek of Saginaw, MI; Scott (Kimberly) Hill of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren, Amy MacDowell and Ryan Gnotek; and great-grandchildren, Hudson, Harper, and Max; and a special aunt, Zella Brady.

The family would like to extend a special Thank You to the staff at The Blake at Township for their special care and many friendships during Doris Ann’s stay with them. Foremost, the family is thankful for the love and support provided by Lisa (Gene and Ann’s “adopted” daughter) and Allen Lawrence and are eternally grateful for their love and sacrifice which enriched Doris Ann and Gene’s sunset years.

In remembrance of Doris Ann’s life, the family asks that any charitable donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.