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Margaret Foster Hill, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother went to be with the Lord on May 23, 2024, at the age of 96. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James, son Kenneth, and brother Hadley Foster. She is survived by a son, Daniel Hill (Tina), daughter, Kathleen Trimble (James); five grandchildren, Melody Connell (Brad), Jeremy Trimble (Amanda), Jason Trimble (Ashley), Nathan Hill (Heather), Emily Hill; seven great-grandchildren, Brady Connell, Brynn Connell, Jackson Trimble, Payton Trimble, Addison Trimble, Owen Trimble, Georgia Trimble; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of dear friends. Her Dash (1927-2024) Her life’s journey began in Salina Cruz, Mexico, born to a father who was born in Galveston, Texas and worked for the American Consulate in Monterrey, Mexico and a mother born in San Simeon, Tlaxcala, Mexico. She was the apple of her father’s eye, they would listen to the San Antonio Missions baseball game on the radio together. At the tender young age of nine, her father passed away, leaving behind her and a younger brother as well. Times were hard, but with the financial help of an uncle, her mother raised two upstanding individuals, proud to be American citizens and proficient in English and Spanish. She was named Margaret after her paternal grandmother and later went by the nickname of Peggy (not Maggie, never Maggie). One of her aspirations was to be a nurse and she took classes at San Antonio College until children entered the picture. She was then a homemaker, always home to greet her children when they got home from school. Mom was a Christian of the Baptist faith, totally immersed in the activities and teachings at Castle Hills First Baptist Church, even being a Sunday School teacher herself. It would be that unwavering faith in God that would see her through many tragic losses in her life. Until her passing, she had an insatiable thirst for knowledge of the teachings of God’s word. She was a fervent prayer warrior, volunteered at the Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital as a Bluebird, hosted many a soldier for dinner when they were stationed at Fort Sam and couldn’t go home for the holidays, a member of many organizations such as Bible Study Fellowship, Irish Cultural Society (loved the country of Ireland, don’t know when she became so interested but it was before her children were born because she gave them Irish names), San Antonio Poetry Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, Daughters of the Republic of Texas and Blue Star Moms which was especially dear to her heart. It is a national group of mothers that was organized during WWII to be of support to mothers whose children were deployed. As her son, Danny, was in the military, it was only natural that she would delve into this worthy cause wholeheartedly by organizing prayer vigils. Being a member of the Blue Star Moms drew her into helping honor the families of our fallen soldiers as well (Gold Star Moms). Especially important to her was the music ministry of Betty Moni. Once a month, she and a dedicated group of volunteers would meet at the home of Don and Betty for what was called “Stuff and Stick” (putting together a newsletter mailout by stuffing the envelope and sticking on a stamp). She looked forward to this for pleasant conversation and a good meal. Our mom’s life was purpose driven in all aspects and stages of her life, she will be sorely missed by all who were blessed to know her. This was her dash.

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Margaret Foster Hill

October 27, 1927 - May 23, 2024