Hilda B. Madron

Notes:

Buried:
MOUNTAIN CITY - Hilda B. Madron Lewis, age 78 of Mountain City passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at her home. Hilda was born on September 9, 1942 to the late Earl Madron and Gaile Hammond Madron in Trade, TN. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Toll W. Lewis; brother, John Ma99dron; sisters, Hope Madron Payne (Marion), Helen Madron Treadway (Gene); nephew, David Lewis; sisters-in-law, Opal Lewis, Ruby Graybeal, Ruth Lewis, Willa Dean Lewis; brothers-in-law, Bruce Lewis, Dana Lewis, Kyle Lewis, Wilson Graybeal, Marion Payne, McArthur Williams.

Hilda was a 1960 graduate of Johnson County High School. After school, she worked for the Chrysler Corporation for over 35 years. In 2000 after retiring and taking a celebratory trip to Alaska, Hilda and Toll returned home to their beloved mountains to build a lovely home and be surrounded by their family and friends. They created a welcoming home that would accommodate a lot of people because they planned on hosting family gatherings including breakfasts, weddings, showers, and reunions, and that they did.

Hilda was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, but she attended First Baptist Church. She was a wonderful cook and loved to prepare meals for large groups such as the Lewis Family and others who were often invited over for breakfast or for the annual Madron Reunion which also included overnight guests. She also loved to travel and really enjoyed going on trips with her friends and family along with senior groups.

Those left to cherish her memory include her son William E. Lewis and wife Michelle of Bear, DE; granddaughter, Hannah Lewis; step grandson, Gavin Brown; her dear sister, Hallie Madron Williams; sister-in-law, Sandra Madron; brothers-in-law: Earl Dean Lewis, Wallace Lewis and wife Ruby; Aunt, Jackie Thomas; Dear friend, Bud Brown; nieces: Leslie Reali, Tammy Madron, Missy Timbs, Kelly Moore, Wanda Greer, Rhonda Proffitt, Lisa Jane Lewis, Kathy Hanson, Betty Goff, Judy Danbury; nephews: Jimmy, Eric and Cody Madron; many great nieces and nephews in Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and South Carolina; special friends: Patsy and Eddie Cavanaugh, Estelle Lewis, and Nancy Wills. The family would like to express many thanks to Nancy Townsend as the primary caregiver and to the many family members and friends who helped during this difficult time.

The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Mountain City Funeral Home. The funeral service will immediately follow with Pastor Ricky Campbell officiating. The graveside service and burial will follow from the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will include Wayne Taylor, Earl Dean Lewis, Jerry Greer, Robert Wills, and Shooter Brown. Honorary pallbearer will be Eddie Townsend.

Richard married Gaile Christine Hammond on 26 Oct 1939 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Gaile was born about 1920 in Okanogan County, , , Washington; died on 25 Mar 2009 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hillery married Sarah Louvenia "Venia" Wilson about 1910 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of Richard Luck Wilson and Susan E. Davis) was born on 17 Aug 1888 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Aug 1972 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Reece Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"Lieut. Wilson was born in the territory which is now Johnson county though at the time of his birth, January 7, 1819, it was part of Carter county. After the formation of Johnson county he was the first constable elected in it. He served as County Court Clerk of the county eight years and sheriff six years previous to the Civil War. He held the election of June, 1861, when the vote was taken on Separation or No Separation. Being a well-known citizen and property owner the notorious "Johnson County Home Guards", led by Capt. Parker, soon made it dangerous for him to remain at home. After witnessing the death of old Mr. Hawkins, who was shot down in cold blood because of his loyalty, he bade good-by to his home and made his way to the Federal lines. Before leaving his home, however, Mr. Wilson was engaged in the Carter county rebellion - was at the Taylor's Ford fight and shared with the brave men of Johnson and Carter counties in the dangers and persecutions of those times. He joined the Thirteenth Tennessee Cavalry at Nashville, Tenn. He was appointed First Lieutenant and Regimental Quartermaster and served with distinction through the East Tennessee campaigns. He had his horse shot from under him in the disastrous retreat from Bull's Gap. He was in the long and arduous campaign with Stoneman through Virginia, North and South Carolina and Georgia, and honorably mustered out with the Regiment at Knoxville, Tenn, September 5, 1865."

History of the 13th Regiment Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry, by Samuel W. Scott and Samuel P. Angel, 1903.

Richard married Susan E. Davis about 1887 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Susan (daughter of Eli Davis and Nancy A. Slimp) was born on 7 Feb 1864 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Feb 1949 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Wilson Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]