Hilda Juanita McElroy

Ms. Hilda Juanita McElroy, age 65, of Americus, Georgia died on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia following many years of declining health.

Hilda was born in Macon County, Georgia on October 1, 1959 to John and Betty McElroy. Hilda graduated from Plains High School. In her younger years, she enjoyed square dancing and clogging and was an excellent cook and cake baker. Hilda loved children and baby sat for many families.

Hilda worked at The Peanut Gallery in Plains for many years where she loved interacting with customers and making friends with all. Hilda worked in the lunchrooms of both Cherokee Elementary and Sumter Primary School for short periods of time.

Hilda enjoyed doing for others. She never met a stranger. She liked sharing a birthday with former President Carter. Most of all she loved her family.

Hilda was preceded in death by both parents, her oldest sister and also a brother. She is survived by her son, Daniel (Trinity) McElroy, two brothers and a sister, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A visitation for the family will be held  Sunday, December 15, from 3-5 pm in the fellowship hall of Preston Baptist Church, 6677 Cass Street, Preston, GA.

Way-Watson Funeral Home of Ellaville, GA, has been entrusted with these arrangements.