Irby McKenzie Hilliard   7/15/1908 -4/21/2007

Irby McKenzie Hilliard was born in rural Van Zandt County on July 15, 1908. Graduated from Grand Saline High School, and entered what was then North Texas Teachers’ College with a teaching career in mind.  That plan changed when she met and married George M. Hilliard, Jr., who had interest in the study of medicine which he completed in 1935.  The  family moved to Jacksonville, Texas in 1945 after Dr. Hilliard had served four years military duty.  

Irby’s love of life and people was her most cherished asset.  Her continued interest in the medical profession was evident by her many years of work in the Cherokee County Medical Auxiliary and her volunteer work at Nan Travis Memorial Hospital, now East Texas Medical Center.  Her family and her church were also an integral part of her life. 

Survivors include sons Dr. George Hilliard and wife Carmen, Longview, Texas, James R. (Jim) Hilliard and wife Beth, and daughter, Sally Hilliard Shank of Dallas.  Grandchildren include Julie & John Webster, Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. George Hilliard IV & wife Jill, Memphis, Tennessee, Amanda Hilliard, Ft. Worth, Texas, Steve Shank & wife Monica, Dallas, Texas, Brooke & Mike Mercer, Victoria, Texas, Dr. Stuart Hilliard & wife Amy, Portland, Oregon, Ree & Monte Lowery, Seabrook, Texas, John Goldberg & wife Jennifer, Dallas, Texas, and thirteen great grandchildren. 

Irby wrote:  To you, whom I have  loved so much, fear not nor grieve at my departure.  Life has been a beautiful journey.  

Viewing will be held Tuesday, April 24, from 6 to 8 pm, with services on Wednesday, April 25, at 10:00 AM at Autry Funeral Home in Jacksonville, Dr. Bruce Webb of Central Baptist Church, Jacksonville, Irby’s beloved pastor, officiating.  

Information from Autry Funeral Home

 IRBY MCKENZIE HILLIARD

Funeral for Irby McKenzie Hilliard of Jacksonville was at 10 a.m. April 25, 2007, at Autry Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Bruce Webb officiating.

Mrs. Hilliard was born in Van Zandt County July 15, 1908. She graduated from Grand Saline High School, and entered what was then North Texas Teachers' College with a teaching career in mind. That plan changed when she met and married George M. Hilliard Jr., who had interest in the study of medicine which he completed in 1935. The family moved to Jacksonville in 1945 after Dr. Hilliard had served four years military duty.

Her continued interest in the medical profession was evident by her many years of work in the Cherokee County Medical Auxiliary and her volunteer work at Nan Travis Memorial Hospital, now East Texas Medical Center.

Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law Dr. George and Carmen Hilliard of Longview, James R. (Jim) and Beth Hilliard of Dallas; a daughter, Sally Hilliard Shank of Dallas; grandchildren, Julie and John Webster of Atlanta, Ga., Dr. George Hilliard IV & wife Jill of Memphis, Tenn., Amanda Hilliard of Fort Worth, Steve Shank and wife Monica of Dallas, Brooke and Mike Mercer of Victoria, Dr. Stuart Hilliard and wife Amy of Portland, Ore., Ree and Monte Lowery of Seabrook, John Goldberg and wife Jennifer of Dallas and 13 great-grandchildren.

Funeral for Irby McKenzie Hilliard of Jacksonville was at 10 a.m. April 25, at Autry Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Bruce Webb officiating.

Mrs. Hilliard was born in Van Zandt County July 15, 1908. She graduated from Grand Saline High School, and entered what was then North Texas Teachers' College with a teaching career in mind. That plan changed when she met and married George M. Hilliard Jr., who had interest in the study of medicine which he completed in 1935. The family moved to Jacksonville in 1945 after Dr. Hilliard had served four years military duty.

Her continued interest in the medical profession was evident by her many years of work in the Cherokee County Medical Auxiliary and her volunteer work at Nan Travis Memorial Hospital, now East Texas Medical Center.

Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law Dr. George and Carmen Hilliard of Longview, James R. (Jim) and Beth Hilliard of Dallas; a daughter, Sally Hilliard Shank of Dallas; grandchildren, Julie and John Webster of Atlanta, Ga., Dr. George Hilliard IV & wife Jill of Memphis, Tenn., Amanda Hilliard of Fort Worth, Steve Shank and wife Monica of Dallas, Brooke and Mike Mercer of Victoria, Dr. Stuart Hilliard and wife Amy of Portland, Ore., Ree and Monte Lowery of Seabrook, John Goldberg and wife Jennifer of Dallas and 13 great-grandchildren.

May 2007

Information from The Cherokeean Herald