Hilda Myers Osborne

Hilda Myers Osborne went to be with the lord that she loved for an 89 year lifetime. She often spoke of this special moment when she could put her hand in the hand of “The Man” and he would take her to see her loving husband that she has missed so for eleven (11) years as well as her family who proceeded her along with her countless number of friends. Hilda began her life on October 29, 1931, in Rowan County joining her mother, Lena Perrell Myers and her father Thurman A. Myers. Hilda would spend her entire life living in the “Dunn Town” community mid-way between Woodleaf and Salisbury. Her birthplace home and the home she cherished for exactly 50 years where she passed away was only a few hundred feet away from each location. Hilda received her full education grades 1-12 all at Woodleaf School. A young man from Sparta, N.C. came down this way in a move for employment that she would fall in love with and marry on October 29, 1947, which was chosen because her birthday was on Oct. 29, as well as her mother's. October 29 was always a very celebrated, special day for the family. That young man was Eugene “Buck” Osborne who she lost after 61 years of marriage. Hilda always felt so fortunate to grow up with special friends and loving families from the Myers family, the Perrell family, the Winecoff family, and the married connections with the Link and Perry families that she communicated with until the end. Just as many families/friends share special moments with each other during the holidays, almost every week or two would see a major community gathering of a large number of friends for get-to-gathers which were special. Meals were served on “Bucks” famous “Round Table” which rolled so everyone could serve themselves with the food prepared by “Ms. Hilda and “Mr. Buck”. Those special moments brought all of our community friends together. Many of those friends shared worship service together at Gay’s Chapel Methodist Church (The Arbor) where Ms. Hilda served on several positions with the Official Board of the Church as well as the United Methodist Women. Perhaps her greatest joy was the many years she sung in the church choir and relished every moment. 1992 would bring a special beginning to Hilda and Buck with the birth of their grandson, Madison Tucker Osborne who provided them with some of the most wonderful and cherished years of their lives, from his birth to his adulthood. Every avenue imaginable was enjoyed including his many years of baseball play which would see them in attendance at every game from Little League to High School play at West Rowan. So many wonderful times were shared by them with the blessing the Lord provided in this relationship. August 1, 2009, brought about a sad day with the death of her beloved husband, but Hilda remained focused on overcoming the challenges of her loss with the cherished moment, especially as she attended church services every Sunday with her son and grandson. She would recall all the wonderful times at that church where she and Buck had always attended. This was her worship venue from 1931 until 2020. After her beloved husband passed away, her son Terry Osborne and Ms. Hilda shared special times sharing those fond memories of her beloved husband that he challenged them to continue as he came close to his death. Gatherings continued with family and Hilda and Terry shared every Friday evening with friends at Hendricks Barbecue on Highway 70 and Christo’s every Sunday after church with numerous friends. Those special days went on for almost a decade and she would always mention that husband/dad, of course, was with us from his viewing area in heaven. During this time she also enjoyed and loved those special Saturday breakfast meetings with Sara, Tom, Betty, Ray, and Fletcher so very much. December 23, 2020, brought the end of a wonderful life which had been shared with so many family and friends but provided a special time for Mr. Buck to have a joyous Christmas as he welcomed his bride to heaven. Most of all, it gave her that special moment that she could see the Lord in person. Hilda wanted to make sure that when the end came that special tanks would be given to those special caregivers, Lisa Robertson, Kayla Livengood, Melissa Christie, Connie Wallen, and Teresa Hodge, as well as all the Hospice personnel who paid numerous visits. All these folks were so special in the final years of her life and the many visits and calls from friends/family were of a value that cannot adequately be emphasized enough. Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Osborne family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.

Hilda Myers Osborne

October 29, 1931 - December 23, 2020