Hilda Reid Mcdonald Pimlott

Hilda Reid McDonald Pimlott

Clarks Hill, SC – Hilda Reid McDonald Pimlott, following a brief illness, died at her home on Thursday, June 10, 2010.

Funeral services honoring Hilda Pimlott will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, June 14, 2010 at Platt’s Belair Road Chapel with Mr. James E. Davis officiating. Burial will follow at 3:00 PM at Westview Cemetery, 1680 Westview Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30310.

Born in 1917 in Atlanta, Hilda was educated at North Avenue Presbyterian School (NAPS) and Washington Seminary. In her late teens she worked for Rich’s Department Store as a personal shopper and also as a model. During World War II she worked at the Pan Electronic Laboratory where she received the Navy Pen. Hilda also volunteered for the Red Cross Motor Corps. Following the war, she married the late James Edward Pimlott in Falls Church, Virginia. The couple moved to Port au Spain, Trinidad to begin their family life. There their daughter, Carol Reid was born. The family lived in Jacksonville, Florida on their return to the United States before settling in Atlanta.

Hilda was a member of St. Phillips Cathedral in Atlanta. She led an active life participating in many civic organizations, and was a regular volunteer and participant at the Swan Coach House. Among her many activities she enjoyed weekly games of Bridge and Fantan with longtime friends, but most of all Hilda enjoyed the time spent with her family.

Hilda is survived by her daughter, Carol Owens Hair and husband Steve; two grandsons, Reid Hair and Beau Owens and wife Bethany; and two great granddaughters, Mallory May and Anna Elizabeth Owens.

Preceded in death by her parents, Dr. A.H. McDonald and Myrtis Reid McDonald, Hilda will be remembered as a loving daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother. She had a youthful spirit that remained a part of her entire life and was admired by all who knew her. In her later years, Hilda still traveled with her family on vacation trips that took them near and far. Her feisty Scottish humor was an abiding and much loved trait. Hilda was affectionately called Gaugie by her family and friends.

The family has suggested that in lieu of flowers a charitable donation be made to honor Hilda to the Foundation for Hospital Art, 4238 Highborne Drive, Marietta, GA 30066 or to The Center for Birds of Prey, P.O. Box 1247, Charleston, SC 29402 on behalf of its efforts in the Gulf Oil Bird Rescue.

The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Sunday, June 13, 2010 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM