ELKHART -- Mrs. Eunice L. Hillman, 71, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully following an extended illness on Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart.
She was born on Aug. 16, 1945 in Adrian, MI , the daughter of the late Marjorie (Jones) Green and step-daughter of the late Jack Green. On Nov. 25, 2000, Eunice married Ronald E. "Ron" Hillman in Elkhart. He survives at home.
Also surviving are her children Ron (Denise) Pletcher of Elkhart, Debbie (Doug Ritchie) Pletcher of Union, KY; step-children Dawn Raider and Carl Hillman, both of Greensburg; brother Tom Green of Jones, MI; grandchildren Stephen, Kristyn and Amanda Pletcher, Seth and Taylor Hanner, Taso, Alisin and Alex Panagopoulos, Jacob and Joshua Collins and Ekaterina Ritchie; and great grandchildren Carter, Caiden and Baylee.
Billings Funeral Home of Elkhart is honored to host Eunice's Celebration of Life, which will take place on Friday, Feb. 3, 2017. Viewing and visitation will begin at 1:00 pm and will continue until the Life Celebration starts at 5:00 pm. The Reverend Paul Spots, a member of Eunice's family, will officiate, and cremation will follow the services.
Although Eunice worked in the banking business for many years, she will be best remembered serving coffee and a smile at several area restaurants including the Sunrise Café. She made many friends serving as manager for the local Redi-Mart chain as well. She enjoyed arts and crafts, needlepoint, spending time with her grandchildren and watching QVC and the Home Shopping Network.