Christine Miles was born on February 12, 1924 in Leggett, Texas to Nannie Bea and A.C. Miles. After a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease, she died on January 26, 2008 in Palestine, Texas.
Chris was preceded in death by her husband, Underwood Hill; and her parents.
She is survived by her twin sister, Ernestine Sandlin of Beaumont; daughters, Patricia Russell and her husband Mark of Richmond, Texas and Julie O’Donnell and her husband Dr. Gary O’Donnell of Palestine, Texas; and son, Craig Hill and his wife Janie of Beaumont. Chris was blessed with five grandchildren, Julie Sunkel and her husband Johnny of Dallas, Daniel O’Donnell and his wife Elizabeth of Waco, Evan O’Donnell of Dallas, Cody Hill and Kate Hill both of Houston. Chris is also survived by nieces, Dr. Jo Ann Hill Hensel of Beaumont and Lisa Sandlin of Nebraska; and nephews, Joel Sandlin of Beaumont and David Sandlin of Houston.
The Reverend Dr. Robert Joseph Moore of League City conducted the family service at graveside on January 29, 2008. Julie Sunkel and Kate Hill participated with Old and New Testament Bible readings. Dr. Todd Matthews of College Station provided music with Cody and Kate Hill as vocalists.
Christine lived in Beaumont the majority of her life. She was a loving and gracious wife, mother, grandmother and mother-in-law and will be missed by all who knew her.
For those wishing to send remembrances for Chris, the family asks that donations be made to Humane Society of Southeast Texas, 2050 Spindletop Road, Beaumont, Texas 77705.
