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Mrs. Ruth Howell Hilson, age 96, beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, entered into her rest peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon, Wednesday, September 24, 2025, in the Trinity Independent Church in Mitchell with Rev. Mary Griswell officiating. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the services beginning at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in the Mitchell City Cemetery. Men honored to serve as pallbearers will be Wesley Harrell, Steven Hilson, Scott Lamb, Anthony Lamb, Don Hilson, Clint Hilson, Lewis Todd, Jim Mason, and Colin Hilson.

Mrs. Hilson, daughter of the late Gertrude McCoy Howell and William Howell, was born in Glascock County, GA, and was a lifelong resident of Mitchell. She attended Berry College and Georgia Teachers College receiving a Bachelor of Education. She devoted her life to education and retired as a teacher from the Glascock County School District after 36 years. Ruth loved gardening, playing the piano, cooking, traveling, and the company of others. Her greatest pastime was spending time with her family, especially her grand and great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 36 years, James Aaron (JA) Hilson; her brothers, Harvey Howell and James William Howell; and her sister, Dorothy Todd.

She is survived by her children: the twins, Earl Hilson of Martinez, and Sheryl Cloud (Ray) of Augusta; her grandchildren: Katherine Hilson (Matt) and Ross Hilson (Emily); and her great grandson, Ryan Hilson.

The family would like to express their deep admiration and gratitude to the management and staff at Thrive of Augusta and Enhabit Home Health and Hospice, for the care, dignity, and love shown to Ruth during her stay.

Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to the Trinity Independent Church in Mitchell or to the charity of your choice.

Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Care of Gibson is in charge of arrangements.