In loving memory of

Shirley R. Hileman
April 27, 1928 - February 17, 2017

SHIRLEY RAU HILEMAN passed away at the age of 88 in Knoxville, TN on Friday, February 17, 2017. She was born on April 27, 1928, in Rockford, IL to Dean and Helen Rau who proceeded her in death. She was educated in the Rockford school system and Carthage College where she met her husband, Dr. Donald G. Hileman, former dean of the College of Communications at the University of Tennessee from 1969-1984. He also preceded her in death. She was active in several organizations including Presbyterian Women, Chapter J., P.E.O. Sisterhood, and the University Women's Club where she served on the board several times. She cherished the time spent with grandchildren, family and friends and especially time with her two year old great-grandson, Mason. She loved hiking in the mountains, travel and gourmet cooking.   She was a member of Fountain City Presbyterian Church and Chapel Bible Class. She is survived by sons, David Hileman of Knoxville, Mark Hileman and wife Tina Smusz of Catawba, VA, Michael Hileman and wife Cathy of Lenoir City, TN; daughter Kathy Morris of Brentwood, TN; and grandchildren Jenny, Megan and James Morris, Nashville, TN, Jacob Hileman, Davis, California and Emma Hileman, Asheville, NC. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 25 @ 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Fountain City Presbyterian Church with Rev. Max Reddick officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to: Fountain City Presbyterian Church, 500 Hotel Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee 37918 or College of Communications & Information Development Office, 302 Communications Building, 1345 Circle Park Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-0332 and indicate for the Don Hileman Scholarship Fund, or Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation, Inc. 6707 Democracy Blvd, Suite 530, Bethesda, MD 20817. Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Hileman family and invites you to view and sign their online guestbook below.

Tributes

Sharen Horton wrote on Mar 8, 2017:

"Kathy, My heart goes out to you and your family. May your memories continue to bring smiles and joy to each of you. Love, Sharen"

Debbie Monaco wrote on Mar 1, 2017:

"Kathy, I'm so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. You and your family are in my prayers. God's strength will get you through this sad time. I'm sure she's smiling down on you all from Heaven. Love, Debbie"

Vicki bray wrote on Feb 23, 2017:

"Kathy...so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. I am thinking about you and your family and sending healing vibes your way. Take care and sending love! Vicki"

Pooja Hardy wrote on Feb 23, 2017:

"Hi Kathy, I am so very sorry for your loss. We are all thinking about you and sending positive thoughts and prayers your way. Best, Pooja"

Barbara Penczek wrote on Feb 23, 2017:

"Kathy, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. May your memories of her comfort you during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers."

Justin Martorana wrote on Feb 23, 2017:

""God could not be everywhere, and therefore, he made mothers" Kathy - you and your family are in my thoughts. Justin"

Kathy Morris wrote on Feb 22, 2017:

"Thanks Romona"

Kathy Morris wrote on Feb 22, 2017:

"Thanks Kelsey"

Kathy Morris wrote on Feb 22, 2017:

"Thank you Scott!"

Kathy Morris wrote on Feb 22, 2017:

"Thank you Traci. Appreciate all my co-worker's love and support!"

Angel Areizaga wrote on Feb 22, 2017:

"Hi Kathy, So sorry for your lost. My prayers are with you and your family."

Romona Campbell wrote on Feb 22, 2017:

"Kathy, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care, Romona"

Kelsey Furubotten wrote on Feb 22, 2017:

"Kathy, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of you mother. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Kelsey"

Scott Beckett wrote on Feb 22, 2017:

"Kathy, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time."

Traci Smith wrote on Feb 22, 2017:

"Kathy, I'm sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers- Traci Smith and your SunTrust family."

Ted & Terry Smusz wrote on Feb 22, 2017:

"Remembering a lovely, kind lady. We will miss Shirley at holiday family gatherings. The Smusz Family"

Susan Farris wrote on Feb 22, 2017:

"So sorry I will be out of town for Shirley's memorial service. She was a kind and conscientious member of our PEO chapter....very down-to-earth, and never lost her midwest accent! We will all miss her. With Love and Sympathy, Susan Farris"

William (Bill) & Joan Holmes wrote on Feb 21, 2017:

"Mike and the Hileman family. May Christ comfort you in this time of great lost."

VG wrote on Feb 20, 2017:

"Sorry to read the obituary of your dear loved one. May the many memories you shared together and the passing of time help to bring you a measure of comfort. Soon all pain, suffering and death will be no more. (Revelation 21:4)"

Julie Kerschner wrote on Feb 20, 2017:

"Mike and Cathy, we were so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. we love you very much and keep you in our thoughts and prayers. With much love, Denny and Julie"

Louise Young wrote on Feb 20, 2017:

"Shirley was a tax client of mine for years. I thought of her as a wonderful friend as well as a client. I will be thinking of her with love."