Earnestine Adams Hilyer

Earnestine Adams Hilyer, 95, of Verbena, Alabama passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 29, 2024, at her residence in Verbena, Alabama.

She was born on May 11, 1929, in Verbena, Alabama, and was the daughter of the late Earnest Adams and Leona Cleckler Adams.

She retired from Wayne Industries and Ebsco. She greatly enjoyed gardening, cooking and shopping.

Surviving are her Daughters, Diann (Edward) Easterling, and Wendy (Jon) Mims; Sons, Wayne (Janice) Hilyer, Robert  Hilyer, and Tommy (Sandy) Hilyer; Sister, Von Emfinger; 15 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her Parents, Earnest Adams and Leona Cleckler Adams; Husband, Willis O. Hilyer; Son, Danny Hilyer; Grandson, D.J. Hilyer; five sisters.

Friends will be received on Monday, December 2, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. from to 2:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home Chapel.

Services will be held on Monday, December 2, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home in the Chapel with Chaplin Paul Foreman officiating.

Interment will follow in Cooper Community Cemetery in Verbena, Alabama.

Pallbearers will be Jason Easterling, Rodney Hilyer, Tucker Hilyer, Hunter Denny, Tanner Denny, Nathan Hilyer, Adam Hilyer, and David Askew.

The family would like to extend a sincere thanks to Southern Care Hospice, Tonya Washburn, and Debra Childress.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations Cooper Community Cemetery in care of Chestnut Creek Baptist Church.

Martin Funeral Home directing.

You may leave online condolences for the family on the guest registry at www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com.