Etta Faye Todd Hill

Etta Faye Todd Hill, 96, crossed over to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 4, 2026. Born March 25, 1930, she was loved and respected by those whose lives she touched.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Matthew Todd and Mary Elisabeth Ellzey Todd; her husband of 58 years and the love of her life Herschel Hill; brothers John Todd, Jim Todd, V. V. (Mutt) Todd, and Earl (Doc) Todd; sisters Myrtis Todd Jefcoat and Vernice Todd Hilbun.

“Aunt Etter”, or “Aunt Faye” was predeceased or survived by 21 nieces and nephews whom she loved very much.

Etta Faye was survived by her daughter, Marisue Hill Bynum (Rickey), son, Allen Hill (Judy), grandchildren Misti Walters Ritchey (Mike), Leah Hill Anderson (Alex), Erin Hill Ryals (Rhon), Benji Bynum, and Gina Hill Lyon (John). She was also survived by six great grandchildren whom she loved dearly, and who brought much joy into her life.

Etta Faye attended Bruce School (skipped 2nd grade) and graduated from Ellisville High School at the age of 16. After graduating, she married Herschel Hill and started her life as a loving wife, mother, and homemaker. In her 30’s, she went to college graduating from USM with an education degree, eventually earning a Masters and Education Specialist Degree. She taught 5th grade at Calhoun Elementary School until her retirement. After retirement, she and Herschel toured the country, especially going to “tag meets”, as their main hobby was collecting, restoring, and selling old automobile license plates.

Etta Faye was saved at Big Creek Baptist Church at the tender age of 13, and was among the last group to be baptized in the creek. She loved her church family dearly. A graveside service is 3:00 PM Sunday, June 7, 2026 at Big Creek Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Mike Ritchey, Alex Anderson, Rhon Ryals, John Lyon, Austin Anderson, Owen Ritchey, and Brody Ryals.

The family extends much appreciation to the staff of Comfort Care Nursing Center for the compassion, patience, and loving care extended to her in her final years here on earth before beginning her eternal life in heaven.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-14: “Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. 14 For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.”