Margaret Nelson Hillock

Seneca, SC-Margaret Nelson Hillock, 72, cherished wife of Jerry Hillock of 114 South Oak Pointe, Seneca SC, died Friday, July 22, 2022.

 

A native of Charlotte, NC, Margaret was the daughter of the late Walter and Carolyn Gable Nelson. She is survived by her sons: Walter Brent Hillock (Tina) of Greer, SC, and Jared Nelson Hillock (Leah) of Roswell, GA; sisters: Ann Eisenhauer (Phil) and Nell Pressley (Paul); and five grandchildren: Seth, Callie, Asher, Ella, and Emmy.

 

Margaret graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. After achieving a master’s degree at Columbia University in NY she began her career as a dental hygiene instructor at Westbrook College in Maine where she met Jerry. Having already accepted a contract to teach at UNC she moved back to NC. After a year Margaret and Jerry were married and she began her adventure as the wife of a pilot.

 

As accomplished as she was, Margaret’s life was dedicated to what was most important to her – faith, family, and serving others. Margaret quietly witnessed her faith in her actions. She supported Jerry’s career and raised two wonderful sons (often as a single mom in Maine while Jerry was away on flight trips) and spent her “spare” time helping others.

 

After a five-year struggle with Lewy Body Dementia, Margaret passed peacefully at her home. Special thanks to family, friends, neighbors, and Interim Hospice who joined Margaret and Jerry on this journey.

 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at Saint Mark UMC. The family will receive friends at the church from 1:00 – 2:00 pm prior to the service.  Interment at MJ Dolly Cooper in Anderson, SC will be held at a later date.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Road, Lilburn GA 30047.

Davenport Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.