Dallas Hill

1931 - 2017

Dallas Hill obituary, 1931-2017

BORN

1931

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Earthman Bellaire Funeral Home

4525 Bissonnet St

Bellaire, Texas

Dallas Hill Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 19, 2017.

The singular Dallas Hill left this earth peacefully at home on June 17, 2017. Darlin' Dallas was an icon on the Houston modeling scene from the 60's into the new millennium, working runway, as well as print and TV. She left an impression on many young women whom she taught charm school and modeling. Dallas used her status as a local celebrity to help countless charities, including the Cancer Assistance League and Catholic Charities. Later in life, she renewed her passion for visual art through her paintings, with showings on display in Texas, New York and Japan. Dallas relished her role as mother to her five children and took pride in her six grandchildren.
Dallas is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Hill, and her son, Christian Hill. She is survived by children: Marc Hill (Jeffrey), Filomena Martin (Lee), Thaddaus Hill, and Gifford Hill; grandchildren: Ross, Libby, Jordan, and Christian Hill and Mary Alice and Russell Martin; sister: Sissy Park (Jim) of Beaumont.
A Rosary will be led by Archbishop Emeritus Joseph Fiorenza, Dallas' high school classmate, at Earthman Bellaire Funeral Home, at 7 o'clock p.m. on Friday June 30, 2017. Visitation prior to the Rosary beginning at 6 o'clock p.m.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 o'clock a.m., Saturday, July 1, 2017 at St. Michael Catholic Church, 410 N. Center Street, Weimar, Texas.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to Hospice Brazos Valley, 302 E Blue Bell Rd, Brenham, TX 77833 or Catholic Charities, 2900 Louisiana St., Houston, TX 77006

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February 12, 2018

Who could forget the inimitable Dallas?! She was uniquely charming, kind and thoughtful. I will never forget the shower gift she brought to a young bride-to-be to start her new life.......paper plates and caviar! It was just so... so.......Dallas!! Who else would have thought of it?! So funny and so insightful as to what life really is! May she rest in peace.
Virginia Purcell Houston, Texas

January 24, 2018

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Brian Pinette

Dallas will always be the essence of love ... a true Angel who came to earth, but for a moment in time ... Dallas wrote upon the pages of life for so, so many ... she wrote with indelible ink! You Can Make a Difference, If You Try... Dallas Hill & Brian Pinette https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078PJFV64

July 7, 2017

Jamie Brickhouse

Dearest Sissy, Marc, Filomena, Thaddaus, and Gifford: Mary Jo-Baby-Dallas had many fans, but one of her first was my daddy, Earl Brickhouse. He absolutely adored her and would do anything for her. He produced an art show for her at the Art Museum of Southeast Texas in Beaumont a few years ago, and he may have loved it more than she did. Dallas was charm personified. I felt the same way about Dallas as Daddy Earl. I was lucky that I got to visit with her last fall. She shared memories and stories of growing up with Earl in Beaumont and how much fun they had. I know they're up there telling dirty jokes and creating new memories for eternity. With love and deep condolences, Jamie Brickhouse

July 1, 2017

Christine Feehery

To Thad and Philomenia,
I will miss Dallas in the pews of Saints Peter and Paul Church, Frelsburg. I will miss her always uplifting words and kindness. She told me numerous times, " Don't worry, Pray, Padre Pio has got your back!"

July 1, 2017

Gifford and family,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother.
My condolences,
Carolyn Dixon

June 30, 2017

Gene Mikulenka

Dear Filomena, Gifford, Mark and Thad...There are no words to express my sincere condolences to you and your families. I was so blessed to have known your Incredible mom. She was the epitome of class and elegance and heaven has its newest star. God bless you all.

June 30, 2017

Dear Family, God has her in the palm of His hand.
I have many fabulous memories of Dallas and me together in the Fashion World for more than 20 years. We laughed together during all our modeling days as "Divas". I will miss her terribly.
My daughter , Heather, sends her condolences also.
God bless you all. Gerri Halpin Troy

June 30, 2017

Mary Maude Morris

Marc,Mena,Thad and Gifford....Peace Be With All of You...A very bright light is gone from earth..she will always be in our hearts....I Love you, Mary Maude

June 30, 2017

Ted Vega

You will be missed by many, may God bless you always.

June 27, 2017

Tamiko Woods

May the God of Comfort bring you peace during this difficult time

June 26, 2017

Rita Knowles

So sorry that Dallas has left us. She was such a shining star. She did so many things to help with Tuts Guild. Great memories.
Rita Willcox Knowles

June 26, 2017

Toni Robinson

My mother, Doris Dial, used to model with Mrs. Hill. As a child, I remember her well. Sorry for your loss. Toni Denise Dial

June 26, 2017

The void created by the loss of my dear, dear friend Dallas Hill can never be filled. We were close neighbors for many years and close buddies forever. She was a unique and blithe spirit whose light shone so brightly that the world is darker without it. All the glowing words lauding her professional talents can never equal the personal goodness and caring hand she extended to all those in need of help.

Toward the end when she was in a nursing facility, I took her a camouflage cap to cover her uncombed hair. She snatched it away and plopped it on her head immediately. As she peered out from beneath the brim of it with those beautiful eyes and an impish grin on her face, she looked like she belonged on the cover of Field and Stream magazine.......
glamour addition. Forever the ham, forever the model, forever Darlin' Dallas! Oh my. How she will be missed.

Love always, Alta White

June 26, 2017

Shannon

I'm so sorry for your loss. Please lean on our God of Comfort to get through this difficult time. My prayers are with your family.

June 26, 2017

My sincerest condolences to your family during this time of grief. Please find comfort in the verses at Jeremiah 29: 11-13

June 25, 2017

Jerri' Ervin

You will be missed Dallas. Jerri' Ervin

June 25, 2017

Esther de Ipolyi

She was one of a kind and unforgettable. I am sorry for your loss, Filomena.

June 25, 2017

Randy Trahan

To Mary's family and sister Sissy,

I was so sorry to hear of Mary's passing. You all are in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. I was honored to know Mary for a short period of time. She was a beautiful lady.

June 25, 2017

Douglas R French

Dearest Dallas from the Golden Age of Modeling. She was grace, charm, elegance and beauty all in one. You will be missed and I wish all warmth and caring to her family. You will always be lovingly remembered by me.

June 23, 2017

MARY WILLIAMS

MARC,THADDEUS,GIFFORD,FILOMENA,
FROM ALL THE REEDS, ROANES, WILLIAMS, WE SEND OUR FEELINGS OF SYMPATHY AND FEELINGS OF THANKSGIVING HAVING YOUR MOM IN OUR MIDST.
WE WERE CLASS MATES AT ST. ANTHONY HIGH SCHOOL IN THE 40,S.
MY BROTHER, RANNY REED STAYED AT YOUR HOME WHILE MY SISTER, RUBY, WAS AT TIRR.
WISH WE COULD VISIT AT YOUR MOM'S SERVICES BUT UNFORTUNATELY I WILL BE OUT OF TOWN.

WITH LOVE AND PEACE,

MARY REED WILLIAMS

June 23, 2017

Michael Garrett

Mark, Thad, Gifford & Filomena: My deepest sympathy to you all on the loss of your mother. She was a very special lady, and it was my honor to know her. All my best to the entire family.

June 22, 2017

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Jennifer Dirba

I'm going to miss you so much it was a real pleasure being your caregiver I really enjoyed being with you

June 21, 2017

Dante Gabriele Rossetti

Only Dallas Hill and Lupe Velez could light up the world with such overwhelming flair . . . Mother Mary do comfort their souls for all eternity . . .

June 21, 2017

Carol Schumacher

So sorry for your loss. I pray your hearts will be healed.

June 20, 2017

Bibi McDonald

So saddened to hear about this. She was a lovely lady, inside and out, and she will be missed. She was such an inspiration to me. I will never forget when she visited my mom in the hospital and gave her a rosary to give her the strength to get through chemotherapy treatments. Much love to all the family!

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Earthman Bellaire Funeral Home

4525 Bissonnet St, Bellaire, TX 77401

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30

Rosary

7:00 p.m.

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4525 Bissonnet St, Bellaire, TX 77401

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1

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Michael Catholic Church

410 N. Center Street,, Weimar, TX

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