Delta Ilene Hill, age 88, passed away peacefully in her home on November 8, with her family by her side. Delta was born in Sophia, W. Va.in March of 1925 to Wiley Thomas and Mary Bell Proffitt.

She is survived by the love of her life and husband of 69 years, Benedict Hill. She and Ben met during WWII while working together at Wright Aeronautical. They lived in Ohio, Fl., and Pa. before settling in Hampton, Va., where they raised theirthree children and spent the past 63 years.

Delta is pre-deceased by her son, Dennis Hill andeight brothers and sisters. Her surviving relatives include her two daughters and their spouses, Patty and Nick Nicholas and Linda and Allen Winton; hergrandchildren, Alan Moore and his fiance Jeannie Wasaff,Jeff Moore, Stacey and Cliff Winton, and Summer Bie; her great-grandson, Justin Moore; and her sister, Joyce Cochran.

Delta worked for many years in retail andwith her husband in theirbusiness, Hill's Collectibles. She was an active member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, where she volunteered a great deal of her timeto thefood pantry,reception desk, andthe funeral reception committee. Shewasloving and generous, giving freely of her time and baked goods, andwas blessed withmany devoted friends. Thefamily would like to thank all who supported her during her life and throughout her illness.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday,November 12 atImmaculate Conception Catholic Church, 2150 Cunningham Dr., Hampton, Va. Visitation willtake placefrom 1 to 2 PM,with MemorialMassfollowing at 2 PM. Immediately after the service, areception willbe heldat the Church Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations can be madeto the Immaculate Conception Food Pantry.