Mary Whitaker Hill

Mary Whitaker Hill, a long-time resident and active member of the Salado community, died October 14, 2008 in Temple at the age of 97. 

She was a native of Cleveland, Ohio. In the late 1940’s Mary lived for seven years in Denver, Colorado. In 1948 she moved to Houston where she was employed by Sweeney Estates as secretary and office manager. 

Upon retiring in 1981, she and her late husband, John Hill, moved to Salado. 

During the 27 years Mary lived in Salado, she was a member of the Institute for the Humanities and served two terms on their board. She was an active member of the Ladies Auxiliary, the Salado Historical Society, the Salado Lions Club, the Living Room Theater of Salado and the Salado Public Library. 

While living in Houston, she sang in the Houston Symphony Chorale, and later she sang in the Salado Chorale.

Mary survived seven brothers and one sister. She had 14 nieces and nephews.

Her body was donated to science.

Memorials may be made to Unity Church of Temple or the Institute for the Humanities at Salado.

A memorial will be held in Salado at a later date. All of her many friends in Salado will be welcomed and encouraged to celebrate her life and memory at that time.