Hilda Stump Ferris

April 22, 1937 - October 27, 2024

Hilda S. Ferris, 87, of Floyd, Passed away on October 27, 2024. She was born on April 22, 1937. She was preceded in death by her first husband Harold Conner; parents, William and Ruby Stump. Hilda was known to many as “Granny” whether they were family or not. She was a blessing to all who knew her.

Her greatest joy in life was her family. She made it a priority to be involved in the lives of people she loved. She was there for the good moments, as well as the bad. Granny made everything better with just her presence.

She was always a very independent, hard-working lady. She fought hard to stay strong and kept faith until her last breath. Even on the tough days, her smile remained.

Hilda is survived by her husband of 60 years Paul Ferris; daughters, Dreama Tolbert (Bink) and Rhonda Spangler (G.C.); granddaughters, Michelle Harmon, Sonya Griffith (Tony), Ashley McCoy (Will), and Kenzie Tolbert (Nick Baldwin); great-grandsons, Ethan Griffith (Dakota Galla), Trevor Harmon (Addie), Easton Griffith (Anna Britton), and Adam Harmon;sister in law and brother in law, Frances (Olen) Gardner; nieces, Debra (David) Graham, Becky (Scott) Stanley, Amanda (Chad) Delaney.

The family would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the many people that loved Hilda over the years. A special thank you to the caregivers and staff at Medi Hospice and Skyline Nursing and Rehab Center for their care and compassion over the past few years.

Please remember Granny with warm thoughts and a smile on her face. Per Hilda’s wishes, there will be no funeral services held.

One of Hilda’s favorite Bible verses was Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8, reminding us that:

“To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: A time to be born, A time to die; A time to plant, And a time to pluck up what has been planted; A time to kill, And a time to heal; A time to break down, And a time to build up; A time to weep, And a time to laugh; A time to mourn, And a time to dance; A time to cast away stones, And a time to gather stones; A time to embrace, And a time to refrain from embracing; A time to gain, And a time to lose; A time to keep, And a time to throw away; A time to tear, And a time to sew; A time to keep silence, And a time to speak; A time to love, And a time to hate; A time of war, And at time of peace.” (NKJV)

Many special thoughts and prayers go to Hilda's family and loved ones. She was a very sweet lady. Patty B. Weeks

Sorry for your lost. I work with her at the sewing factory she always had a smile

Sorry for the loss she was a very loving person always the same everytime that you seen her thoughts and prayers for the family

She was a wonderful sister in law to me . She always treated me with kindness and I am grateful to have known such a kind and gentle person . My thoughts go out to Paul and the family.

Sending my deepest condolences and prayers for Hildas family. She was a sweet lady and always wore a smile.

My sympathy and prayers are sent to Hilda 's family. So sorry for your loss. Hilda was a beautiful lady and will miss her.

Prayers of comfort, she was a sweet, sweet lady, met her when we worked together at Skyline Garment, always had a smile and a friendly word.

Aunt Hilda was always such a sweet lady. My condolences to Paul, Dreama,Ronda and their family's

Sending her family many prayers for peace and comfort during this difficult time. Hilda always had a smile that would light up a room.