Sue Hill

Sue Carolyn Hill, 81, of Richfield, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Atrium Health Stanly in Albemarle.

Carolyn was born September 1, 1939 in Stanly County to the late Earl Clifton Barbee and Smyria Smith Barbee.

She was also preceded in death by husband, James Robert Hill. December 20th would have been their 61st wedding anniversary. Both Carolyn and Robert loved family and church. Carolyn was an accomplished pianist and organist serving her church for over 65 years. She enjoyed working with children. She was a teacher assistant at Richfield Elementary and served in children and youth music ministry at church. Her other interests were visiting Gatlinburg with her family, cake decorating, jigsaw puzzles, and gardening.

For friends and family who wish to pay their respects, Carolyn will Lie in State at Hartsell Funeral Home Thursday, December 10 from 12-5pm. There will be a private funeral service at Paul's Crossing Baptist Church in Richfield. Burial will follow at the Church Cemetery.

Survivors include son, Michael Hill and wife Heather of Albemarle, NC; daughter, Lisa Humanik and husband Tim of Charlotte NC; grandchildren Michaela, Meredith, and Mallory Hill; brother Stephen Barbee and wife Sue; and four nieces and one nephew.

Memorials may be made to The Music Ministry at Paul's Crossing Baptist Church in memory of Carolyn Hill.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Hill family.

Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com