Linda Jill Church

Jill Church loved life and people and was a joyful servant of God. She was born and raised in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and a die-hard Razorback after receiving her degree at the University of Arkansas.

She moved to Dallas, Texas, in the 1970s to marry Chandler Church and raise a family where she was a member of Highland Park United Methodist Church. Her son Chris was the light of her life. Jill began a long and passionate career as a Paralegal, retiring as a Senior Legal Assistant.

Upon her retirement Jill became actively involved with her next church, St. Andrew Methodist. She participated in their various groups including PALS and Sarah’s Sisters. Other clubs that Jill enjoyed included Bookies, Newcomer Friends of Greater Plano, and playing bridge and canasta with her numerous friends. Jill loved quality family time, road trips, eating out with her friends, sports (especially football), books, movies, and history (especially WWII). She was known among her groups for her boisterous and loud laugh.

She was preceded in death by per parents, William and Marie Wilson, sisters Carol Stanley and Janis McCrory, and her brother Douglas Wilson. She is survived by her son Chris, nieces Linda Brister and Katherine Weston, and nephew Robert McCrory.

May she rest in peace with God.

The family will receive friends at a visitation from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at Allen Family Funeral Options. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, May 22, 2023 at St. Andrew Methodist Church, 5801 W. Plano Pkwy., Plano, Texas

Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant!

Matthew 25:21