Patricia “Patty” Ruth Hill, 88, died July 21, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Patty was born Aug. 30, 1937, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Lloyd and Mamye Boardman. She grew up in Orange, Texas, and moved to Corpus Christi at age 18.
She attended the University of Corpus Christi while working as a draftsman for the Texas Highway Department.
While in college, Patty went on a blind date where she met her future husband, Roger Hill. They were married on May 23, 1959, in Corpus Christi.
Patty graduated a year later with a Bachelor of Arts.
In 1960, they moved to Fort Worth where Patty continued to work for the Texas Highway Department while Roger was in seminary. They moved to Three Forks, Montana in 1963 to pastor the First Baptist Church.
During their time in Three Forks, Patty served alongside her husband as a pastor’s wife. She loved teaching women’s Bible study classes, shared her passion for music by playing the piano and organ, and supported their three children in their various activities. Patty was also a teacher for the Three Forks public schools for 18 years.
She loved making fudge for her family when the Dallas Cowboys played on “Monday Night Football.” She loved watching football and was known for changing her team based on who was winning.
After their time in Three Forks, they lived in Missoula and Billings, supporting local churches and pastors.
After 54 years in Montana, Patty was ready to get away from the cold winters, so they settled in Lampasas, Texas. They made many very special friends in Lampasas. This also meant Patty was closer to one of her favorite places: the beach. She loved to watch the waves, the pelicans and to sit at the jetty and watch the ships go by.
Patty loved to make and share her almond roca and to play games with family and friends. She also loved meeting new people who crossed her path.
During the last months of her life, Patty spent much time in and out of hospitals, rehab facilities and assisted living, but she always took the time to get to know and to care for those who were caring for her. Patty was faithful in praying for and encouraging those around her.
Patty is survived by her husband of 67 years, Roger Hill; children David Hill (Monica), Sandy Schmidt (Darryl) and Susan Knowles (Jay); grandchildren Chad Schmidt (Elizabeth), Rachel Purdy (Erik), Morgan Crooks (Ian), Erica Kirbow (Nick), Michael Hill, Melissa Schmidt, Meghan Porter (Mitchell) and Rebecca Thornton (Kevin); greatgrandchildren Kira Crooks, Levi Crooks, Madison Purdy, plus two on the way.
Patty was preceded in death by her sister, Ann Campbell.
A memorial service will be held Aug. 7 at First Baptist Church in Lampasas at 11 a.m., with visitation an hour prior. Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel has charge of arrangements.
Burial will take place in Three Forks, Montana at a later date.
Donations in her name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Shriners Hospital.
