Ferris, Hilda Stump
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.
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)
