Betty Jackson Hilliard, 84, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2016. Mrs. Hilliard was born in Sandersville to the late Ernest and Annie Jackson. She was preceded in death by her husband Billy Lee Hilliard, Sr., and son Billy Lee Hilliard, Jr. Betty is survived by her daughter and son in law Vicky and John Fowler of Newborn; son Craig Hilliard of Covington; Nieces Jean Jackson and Kathy Jackson of Sandersville; nephew Ken Jackson of Sandersville; seven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday, March 8, 2016 in the chapel of Wheeler Funeral Home. Interment will follow at New Covington Cemetery in Covington, GA. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Wheeler Funeral Home & Crematory, 11405 Brown Bridge RD, Covington, GA 30016. 770-786-7111.