McMinnville resident and Rutherford County, TN native Tammy Louise Hill, age 48, was born April 25, 1963 and died April 19, 2012 at River Park Hospital following a lingering illness. An employee of Oster Corporation and member of the Baptist Church, she was the daughter of Ruth Killian Jackson of Smithville, TN and Ronald Hill of Smithville, TN. In addition to her parents, she is survived by step-mother, Sue Hill of Smithville, TN; two brothers, Avery (Donna) Hill and Jeff (Lisa) Hill both of McMinnville; special friend, Kathy Lee of McMinnville; several nieces and nephews and aunts and uncles; great-aunt, Estell Roberts of the Irving College Community; step-brothers, Tracy Ferrell of McMinnville and Jason Ferrell of Smithville, TN and step-sister, Tammy Brown of Smithville, TN. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 21, 2012 in High's Chapel with Jeff Hill officiating. Burial followed in the Philadelphia Cemetery in Grundy County, TN. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to assist with funeral expenses.