Vernoica Louise Hill

Veronica Louise Hill of Prairie Grove, AR passed away on May 23rd, 2019 at the age of 72 years from natural causes at Washington Regional Medical Center.

Born on August 8th, 1946 in Towanda, PA; Veronica Louise Hill (Lattimer) was born to Peggy Walters and George William Lattimer. Veronica graduated from Troy High School and then married Chester Hill Jr. a few years later. on October 28th, 1967. Veronica was also known by her friends and family as Vonnie which she went by pretty much her entire life. Vonnie loved crafting, baking, sewing, reading, old movies (Gone With the Wind), music (Elvis) and songs (The Old Rugged Cross), helping others, and most important put others before herself. She was a wonderful mother and wife. She always adopted other children that befriended her daughters. She inspired others to do what they wanted in life. Vonnie was a housewife for most of her life but she did work outside the home off and on through the years. She was part of the VFW Auxillary, a church Elder at the former West Fork Presbyterian Church and member of its lady's group, Sunday School Teacher, and Girl Scout Leader. Some of her favorite thigs were the color purple, ducks and geese, and the beach.

Vonnie is survived by her loving husband Chester of the home (Prarie Grove), daughters Evelyn Witt and Lynda Davis (both of Fayetteville), brother George (Carol) Lattimer, brother John (Nancy) Lattimer, sister Shirley (Nick) Jannett and sister in-law Alma Irvin (Alpena). She is also survived by her 3 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, cousins, dear friends and other extended family.

Services are yet to be determined.

“I will miss my mom greatly. Mom taught me so much growing up, the one thing she taught me best was how to treat other people as I would want to be treated. She inspired me to be the best I could be. She said that as long as I did my best and knew it, that was good enough. She became my best friend in adulthood. I miss you, Mommy.” Evelyn Lisa Witt, Daughter

“My mother was an honest, hard working, patient, kind and loving person. She was always helping others or helping family. I learned many things from her. The greatest gift I received from her and my dad was life. Mom, I will miss you, love your daughter; Lynda.” Lynda Lee Davis, Daughter

“My Aunt Vonnie was a wonderful mother to me. She helped me to reunite with my father so many years ago after many years of not knowing who my father was. She opened her heart to me and gave me strength in so many ways. She did so much for her community and her church. She was the funniest woman I know, she had to have a great sense of humor being part of this family. I love you so much Auntie, I'm sure St. Peter will open the gate with welcoming arms and if by chance you see my birth mom say hey for me. You will be missed by many, God Speed Auntie. I'm going to miss her very much and I feel honored to have know her at all. The world has 1 less angel on its surface but the universe has gained another angel in its heavens.” Tribute by George Lattimer III, nephew. His words say it all about Vonnie and the person she was to so many others.

“I lost one of the most important people in my life. I loved her very much. She was the most caring sweet woman I ever met. I spent so much time with her as a child/teenager.” Kayla Bradley, Granddaughter