Monica Jean Hiler, age 91 of Blairsville, GA., went to be with her Lord on October 13, 2020.
Born on September 3, 1929 in Dallas, TX., she was the daughter of the late Colonels James Absolum Longino Sr. & Monica Farrar Longino. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved son; Douglas John Hiler, brother; James A. Longino Jr., in-laws; Milo Joseph & Gertude Downer Hiler, granddaughter; Monica Suzanne Luther (Godfrey), and several uncles, aunts, and cousins.
Jean Hiler, without a doubt, believed in God and that God sent his only son, Jesus Christ, into our world to live with and in believers the Holy Spirit to receive eternal life! Being raised in the Salvation Army, as Corps Cadet she was published in The Young Soldier authoring the article Music and Its Place in Our Worship. Music continued to play a big role if her life. When Jean Married Bob Hiler, an Air Force Sergeant, in 1952, they joined the Catholic & started a family, having five children. She was a very active member of the St. Michael's Catholic Church of Gainesville & especially St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Blairsville where she loved volunteering as pianist/organist, choir leader/member, serving as cantor & lay Eucharistic Minister, fall festival worker, member of the Women's guild and the Secular Franciscan Order to name a few.
Jean's education consisted of a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology/Economics from Agnes Scott College of Decatur, GA., Masters of Education as an Educational Specialist and Doctor of Education Degree in Reading Education (minor-Educational Psychology) from University of Georgia of Athens. She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Phil Delta Kappa, Phi Theta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Delta Kappa Gamma, Kappa Delta Pi, Outstanding Educators of America 1971, Who's Who in the South & Southwest 1986/87, Who's Who in the World 1998, Who's Who of American Women 1995/1996, International Reading Association, Georgia Sociological Assocation, The National Republican Congressional Committee Congressional Order of Merit 2006.
Her employment history included; Insurance Rater for Allstate, Stewardess for United Airlines, Secretary for The Child Salvation Army, Typist for Civil Service & Selfridge A.F.B., Social Worker for Atlanta Family & Children's Services & Teaching. She taught at Riverbend Elementary & East Hall High Schools of Gainesville, GA before beginning her career with Gainesville Junior College in Oakwood, GA. From 1968-87, Jean was a faculty member of Gainesville Junior College; 1973-85 Chairman of Developmental Studies Program; 1975-87 Tenured Professor of Reading & Sociology; 1986-87 Acting Chairman of the Division of Social Sciences. She was a speaker at conferences and a consultant for the Southern Regional Educational Board from 1975-83 and Gainesville College from 1987-95. In 1988, the Board of Regents of the University of Georgia conferred on Dr. Monica Jean Hiler the title of Professor Emerita of Reading & Sociology at Gainesville College.
In 1987, Jean retired her teaching but she did not retire her involvement in her community. She was appointed as a special advocate of the Juvenile Court of Union County, GA. in 1994-96; church organist, pianist, choir director, 1964-82 & 1988-96; assistant church organist & pianist 1999-2011; President of the Church Women United of Georgia from 1992-94; named the 1994 Woman of the Year at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church of Blairsville, GA.; and 1995 St. Francis of Assisi of Blairsville, Outstanding Catholic Woman of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Well done, good and faithful servant. Matthew 25:21
She enjoyed bowling, sewing, baking blueberry & pecan pies, making blueberry, raspberry, apple, peach jellies & many decilious cakes, sending cards, calling to check on people, praying, and visiting. Jean published poems, prayers, educational articles, and book of her mother's devotional writings called Reflections: A Collection of Spiritual Messages written by Monica C. Farrar Longino. The love for her family was extraordinary and spending time with Bob and their five children was the joy of her life! Bob and Jean traveled the world from Korea, Australia, Israel, Italy, and Canada just to name a few! They enjoyed meeting new people and making last friendships.
A funeral mass will be held at a later date from the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Interment will follow the St. Francis of Assisi Memorial Garden.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville, GA.
Born on September 3, 1929 in Dallas, TX., she was the daughter of the late Colonels James Absolum Longino Sr. & Monica Farrar Longino. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved son; Douglas John Hiler, brother; James A. Longino Jr., in-laws; Milo Joseph & Gertude Downer Hiler, granddaughter; Monica Suzanne Luther (Godfrey), and several uncles, aunts, and cousins.
Jean Hiler, without a doubt, believed in God and that God sent his only son, Jesus Christ, into our world to live with and in believers the Holy Spirit to receive eternal life! Being raised in the Salvation Army, as Corps Cadet she was published in The Young Soldier authoring the article Music and Its Place in Our Worship. Music continued to play a big role if her life. When Jean Married Bob Hiler, an Air Force Sergeant, in 1952, they joined the Catholic & started a family, having five children. She was a very active member of the St. Michael's Catholic Church of Gainesville & especially St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Blairsville where she loved volunteering as pianist/organist, choir leader/member, serving as cantor & lay Eucharistic Minister, fall festival worker, member of the Women's guild and the Secular Franciscan Order to name a few.
Jean's education consisted of a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology/Economics from Agnes Scott College of Decatur, GA., Masters of Education as an Educational Specialist and Doctor of Education Degree in Reading Education (minor-Educational Psychology) from University of Georgia of Athens. She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Phil Delta Kappa, Phi Theta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Delta Kappa Gamma, Kappa Delta Pi, Outstanding Educators of America 1971, Who's Who in the South & Southwest 1986/87, Who's Who in the World 1998, Who's Who of American Women 1995/1996, International Reading Association, Georgia Sociological Assocation, The National Republican Congressional Committee Congressional Order of Merit 2006.
Her employment history included; Insurance Rater for Allstate, Stewardess for United Airlines, Secretary for The Child Salvation Army, Typist for Civil Service & Selfridge A.F.B., Social Worker for Atlanta Family & Children's Services & Teaching. She taught at Riverbend Elementary & East Hall High Schools of Gainesville, GA before beginning her career with Gainesville Junior College in Oakwood, GA. From 1968-87, Jean was a faculty member of Gainesville Junior College; 1973-85 Chairman of Developmental Studies Program; 1975-87 Tenured Professor of Reading & Sociology; 1986-87 Acting Chairman of the Division of Social Sciences. She was a speaker at conferences and a consultant for the Southern Regional Educational Board from 1975-83 and Gainesville College from 1987-95. In 1988, the Board of Regents of the University of Georgia conferred on Dr. Monica Jean Hiler the title of Professor Emerita of Reading & Sociology at Gainesville College.
In 1987, Jean retired her teaching but she did not retire her involvement in her community. She was appointed as a special advocate of the Juvenile Court of Union County, GA. in 1994-96; church organist, pianist, choir director, 1964-82 & 1988-96; assistant church organist & pianist 1999-2011; President of the Church Women United of Georgia from 1992-94; named the 1994 Woman of the Year at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church of Blairsville, GA.; and 1995 St. Francis of Assisi of Blairsville, Outstanding Catholic Woman of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Well done, good and faithful servant. Matthew 25:21
She enjoyed bowling, sewing, baking blueberry & pecan pies, making blueberry, raspberry, apple, peach jellies & many decilious cakes, sending cards, calling to check on people, praying, and visiting. Jean published poems, prayers, educational articles, and book of her mother's devotional writings called Reflections: A Collection of Spiritual Messages written by Monica C. Farrar Longino. The love for her family was extraordinary and spending time with Bob and their five children was the joy of her life! Bob and Jean traveled the world from Korea, Australia, Israel, Italy, and Canada just to name a few! They enjoyed meeting new people and making last friendships.
A funeral mass will be held at a later date from the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Interment will follow the St. Francis of Assisi Memorial Garden.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville, GA.
Monica Jean Hiler, age 91 of Blairsville, GA., went to be with her Lord on October 13, 2020.
Born on September 3, 1929 in Dallas, TX., she was the daughter of the late Colonels James Absolum Longino Sr. & Monica Farrar Longino. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved son; Douglas John Hiler, brother; James A. Longino Jr., in-laws; Milo Joseph & Gertude Downer Hiler, granddaughter; Monica Suzanne Luther (Godfrey), and several uncles, aunts, and cousins.
Jean Hiler, without a doubt, believed in God and that God sent his only son, Jesus Christ, into our world to live with and in believers the Holy Spirit to receive eternal life! Being raised in the Salvation Army, as Corps Cadet she was published in The Young Soldier authoring the article Music and Its Place in Our Worship. Music continued to play a big role if her life. When Jean Married Bob Hiler, an Air Force Sergeant, in 1952, they joined the Catholic & started a family, having five children. She was a very active member of the St. Michael's Catholic Church of Gainesville & especially St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Blairsville where she loved volunteering as pianist/organist, choir leader/member, serving as cantor & lay Eucharistic Minister, fall festival worker, member of the Women's guild and the Secular Franciscan Order to name a few.
Jean's education consisted of a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology/Economics from Agnes Scott College of Decatur, GA., Masters of Education as an Educational Specialist and Doctor of Education Degree in Reading Education (minor-Educational Psychology) from University of Georgia of Athens. She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Phil Delta Kappa, Phi Theta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Delta Kappa Gamma, Kappa Delta Pi, Outstanding Educators of America 1971, Who's Who in the South & Southwest 1986/87, Who's Who in the World 1998, Who's Who of American Women 1995/1996, International Reading Association, Georgia Sociological Assocation, The National Republican Congressional Committee Congressional Order of Merit 2006.
Her employment history included; Insurance Rater for Allstate, Stewardess for United Airlines, Secretary for The Child Salvation Army, Typist for Civil Service & Selfridge A.F.B., Social Worker for Atlanta Family & Children's Services & Teaching. She taught at Riverbend Elementary & East Hall High Schools of Gainesville, GA before beginning her career with Gainesville Junior College in Oakwood, GA. From 1968-87, Jean was a faculty member of Gainesville Junior College; 1973-85 Chairman of Developmental Studies Program; 1975-87 Tenured Professor of Reading & Sociology; 1986-87 Acting Chairman of the Division of Social Sciences. She was a speaker at conferences and a consultant for the Southern Regional Educational Board from 1975-83 and Gainesville College from 1987-95. In 1988, the Board of Regents of the University of Georgia conferred on Dr. Monica Jean Hiler the title of Professor Emerita of Reading & Sociology at Gainesville College.
In 1987, Jean retired her teaching but she did not retire her involvement in her community. She was appointed as a special advocate of the Juvenile Court of Union County, GA. in 1994-96; church organist, pianist, choir director, 1964-82 & 1988-96; assistant church organist & pianist 1999-2011; President of the Church Women United of Georgia from 1992-94; named the 1994 Woman of the Year at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church of Blairsville, GA.; and 1995 St. Francis of Assisi of Blairsville, Outstanding Catholic Woman of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Well done, good and faithful servant. Matthew 25:21
She enjoyed bowling, sewing, baking blueberry & pecan pies, making blueberry, raspberry, apple, peach jellies & many decilious cakes, sending cards, calling to check on people, praying, and visiting. Jean published poems, prayers, educational articles, and book of her mother's devotional writings called Reflections: A Collection of Spiritual Messages written by Monica C. Farrar Longino. The love for her family was extraordinary and spending time with Bob and their five children was the joy of her life! Bob and Jean traveled the world from Korea, Australia, Israel, Italy, and Canada just to name a few! They enjoyed meeting new people and making last friendships.
A funeral mass will be held at a later date from the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Interment will follow the St. Francis of Assisi Memorial Garden.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville, GA.
Born on September 3, 1929 in Dallas, TX., she was the daughter of the late Colonels James Absolum Longino Sr. & Monica Farrar Longino. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved son; Douglas John Hiler, brother; James A. Longino Jr., in-laws; Milo Joseph & Gertude Downer Hiler, granddaughter; Monica Suzanne Luther (Godfrey), and several uncles, aunts, and cousins.
Jean Hiler, without a doubt, believed in God and that God sent his only son, Jesus Christ, into our world to live with and in believers the Holy Spirit to receive eternal life! Being raised in the Salvation Army, as Corps Cadet she was published in The Young Soldier authoring the article Music and Its Place in Our Worship. Music continued to play a big role if her life. When Jean Married Bob Hiler, an Air Force Sergeant, in 1952, they joined the Catholic & started a family, having five children. She was a very active member of the St. Michael's Catholic Church of Gainesville & especially St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Blairsville where she loved volunteering as pianist/organist, choir leader/member, serving as cantor & lay Eucharistic Minister, fall festival worker, member of the Women's guild and the Secular Franciscan Order to name a few.
Jean's education consisted of a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology/Economics from Agnes Scott College of Decatur, GA., Masters of Education as an Educational Specialist and Doctor of Education Degree in Reading Education (minor-Educational Psychology) from University of Georgia of Athens. She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Phil Delta Kappa, Phi Theta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Delta Kappa Gamma, Kappa Delta Pi, Outstanding Educators of America 1971, Who's Who in the South & Southwest 1986/87, Who's Who in the World 1998, Who's Who of American Women 1995/1996, International Reading Association, Georgia Sociological Assocation, The National Republican Congressional Committee Congressional Order of Merit 2006.
Her employment history included; Insurance Rater for Allstate, Stewardess for United Airlines, Secretary for The Child Salvation Army, Typist for Civil Service & Selfridge A.F.B., Social Worker for Atlanta Family & Children's Services & Teaching. She taught at Riverbend Elementary & East Hall High Schools of Gainesville, GA before beginning her career with Gainesville Junior College in Oakwood, GA. From 1968-87, Jean was a faculty member of Gainesville Junior College; 1973-85 Chairman of Developmental Studies Program; 1975-87 Tenured Professor of Reading & Sociology; 1986-87 Acting Chairman of the Division of Social Sciences. She was a speaker at conferences and a consultant for the Southern Regional Educational Board from 1975-83 and Gainesville College from 1987-95. In 1988, the Board of Regents of the University of Georgia conferred on Dr. Monica Jean Hiler the title of Professor Emerita of Reading & Sociology at Gainesville College.
In 1987, Jean retired her teaching but she did not retire her involvement in her community. She was appointed as a special advocate of the Juvenile Court of Union County, GA. in 1994-96; church organist, pianist, choir director, 1964-82 & 1988-96; assistant church organist & pianist 1999-2011; President of the Church Women United of Georgia from 1992-94; named the 1994 Woman of the Year at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church of Blairsville, GA.; and 1995 St. Francis of Assisi of Blairsville, Outstanding Catholic Woman of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Well done, good and faithful servant. Matthew 25:21
She enjoyed bowling, sewing, baking blueberry & pecan pies, making blueberry, raspberry, apple, peach jellies & many decilious cakes, sending cards, calling to check on people, praying, and visiting. Jean published poems, prayers, educational articles, and book of her mother's devotional writings called Reflections: A Collection of Spiritual Messages written by Monica C. Farrar Longino. The love for her family was extraordinary and spending time with Bob and their five children was the joy of her life! Bob and Jean traveled the world from Korea, Australia, Israel, Italy, and Canada just to name a few! They enjoyed meeting new people and making last friendships.
A funeral mass will be held at a later date from the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Interment will follow the St. Francis of Assisi Memorial Garden.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville, GA.
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