Mrs. Frances Hill was born on April 19, 1922, in Camden, Arkansas to Oscar and Carrie Mills; she graduated from Lafayette High School in Camden and married David Ames and was blessed with two children Tyrone Ames and Robertine Ames-Blackmon - deceased; later married to Johnny Hill. Mrs. Hill retired at the age of 65 after 30 years of service, sewing for several companies.  She had an eventful life during World War II sewing missile covers for the Army. In addition to being a wife and mother, she was active in church and with her civic responsibilities, she demonstrated in countless ways her dedication to the welfare of others and earned the respect and affection of people from all walks of life and at all ages.

She is survived by her son Tyrone Ames, granddaughter Charlotte Allen (Charles) and grandchildren; Anton DeNard Allen, Gabrielle Simone Allen, and Montreal Blackmon. Surpassed in death is one grandson Sterling Blackmon (Deloris). She had the loving support of Alicia Smith-Block (Paul), JaCaren Vondrez Smith, James Catrell Williams, Lola Caldwell, and Chanet McPherson (Robert), Shantel Caldwell, and many extended families. In addition, a lineage of first and second cousins in State of Ohio.