Ophelia King Hillhouse

Ophelia King Hillhouse, age 78, and a lifelong resident of Forest, died Saturday, July 8, 2023, following an extended illness.

Visitation will be held form 9am till 10am Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at the OTT & LEE Funeral Home in Forest, with graveside services to follow in the Hillhouse Family Cemetery with Bro. Andy Boles officiating.

She was born on June 4, 1945 in Walnut Grove, MS to her parents Buford King and Burnice Tarver King.  She was a Pentecostal believer.  Mrs. Hillhouse had previously worked as a CNA in several local hospitals.  She loved her family, visiting with friends and loved the outdoors.  She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Preceding her in death were her parents, eight siblings, and a grandson Justin Hillhouse.

Survivors include her three children; Lorri Hillhouse, Beulah Annette Hillhouse, Cecil J Hillhouse, Grandchildren Arielle Hillhouse, Hannah Hillhouse, Ashley Bounds, a total of 18 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren.

OTT & LEE Funeral Home of Forest is honored to serve the Hillhouse family.