Mary Katherine McCann Hill went home to be with the Lord on November 21, 2024 at St. Luke’s Nursing Center with her family by her side. She was born on February 29, 1956 to Max and Louise McCann. Mary loved being a leap year baby and cherished an article written in the Carthage Press for her first birthday.
Mary attended schools in Carthage, MO and was a member of the class of 1974.
After graduating she went to MSSC but decided that nursing was her calling. She then attended Drury University and Burge School of nursing where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in nursing. Mary enjoyed working in a hospital setting and then went on to do visiting nursing.
Mary married the love of her life Jack E. Hill on June 24, 1978 in Carthage, MO.
Mary and Jack made their home in the St. Louis area before Jack was transferred to Huntsville, AL. They were blessed with three daughters that kept them very busy.
Mary enjoyed traveling, hiking, and even went white water rafting on the Snake River. Mary and her daughters also went on a memorable mission trip to Mexico. She was an aspiring artist in a variety of art mediums. Mary loved to sketch, paint and also make sculptures. We are grateful to have a number of her pieces in all of our homes.
Preceeding her in death was her husband Jack, her parents Max and Louise McCann, her daughter Coreen Upton, her son-in-law Brandon Stewart, and brother-in-law John Butrick Jr.
She is survived by her daughters Christine Madison (Shane), Jennifer Hill(Candy). Her grandchildren, James Peyton Stewart, Mary Kate Stewart, Karmen Madison, Hannah Upton, CJ Upton, and Ellie Hill. One great grandchild, Paisley Upton.
She is also survived by her three siblings, Kathleen Bruffett(Charlie), Max McCann, Elizabeth Butrick and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her long-time friend Bruce Boyes.
A graveside service will be held December 6, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in Park Cemetery, Carthage, MO. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Parkinson’s Research.
Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park, Joplin, MO.
Well Done Thou Good And Faithful Servant!