NATCHEZ – Memorial services for Margaret “Punky” Ware Hill, 68, who suddenly passed away on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, at her home in Portland, TX, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church with Dr. John Larson officiating.

Visitation for all family, friends and guests will follow at the Ware residence at 120 Seargent S. Prentiss Dr.

Final interment will be in the Natchez City Cemetery in a private service for the family.

Mrs. Hill was born Oct. 6, 1935, in El Dorado, AR and grew up in Natchez.

She graduated from LSU in 1958 where she met and later married Robert A. F. “Bob” Hill. Three children were born to this union, Robert Ware Hill, deceased, Philip Charles Hill of Portland, TX and Margaret Hill Davidson of Taft, TX.

She was Queen of the Natchez Pilgrimage before being moved to South Texas. Subsequently, she became involved with the United Cerebral Palsy as a volunteer in many capacities. She was a part of many social organizations. Her unique talents for dealing with difficult issues resulting in a positive outlook have touched the lives of many of her friends. She was be survived by many Margaret Hill stories.

Survivors also include five grandchildren, Carrie, Randy and Jessica Hill and Joe and Angelica Davidson.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest that memorial contributions be made in Margaret’s name to a charity of ones choice.