- Date Of Birth: March 10, 1938
- Date Of Death: October 30, 2016
- State: Alabama
Milene Hill Owens was born on March 10, 1938 to the late Johnnie and Ruth Hill in Morgan County, Alabama. She departed her earthly life and began her eternal life on October 30, 2016 at her home surrounded by her sons.
She accepted Christ at an early age and was a lifelong member of the Bethlehem P.B. Church in Hillsboro, Alabama. She was a faithful member of the Mothers’ Board and Sister’s Aid Society. In her more active years she enjoyed being a part of the Sunday School, Senior Choir, Vacation Bible School and the B.T.U. She was also a member of the Corrinder 97 Order of Eastern Star. She and her young children served as church custodians for several years.
Milene attended Lakeside High School in Decatur, AL. She was employed by Lawrence County Board of Education and retired as a school bus driver for over 25 years. She also worked as a substitute teacher and was known by many of the students from the community. During election time, Milene was a poll supervisor at the Hillsboro city-voting site.
Milene was the widow of the late Rev. Thomas H. Owens of 52 years. She was preceded in death by her brothers: Julius, Earnest, Levolia, Samuel, and Nelson Hill and sisters: Pauline Miller and Addie Chapman.
She leaves to cherish in memory five children: Miranda (Tim) Brown, Orlando, FL, Thomas (Nell) Owens, Rev. Kenneth Owens, Darryl Owens of Hillsboro, AL, and Timothy (Tammie) Owens of Decatur, AL. One stepson Rev. Timmey L. (Isabell) Swoope of Memphis, TN. Eleven grandchildren: T. J. Carter, Nikki Brown, Jamel Owens, Kendra Owens, Mariah (Jarvis) Redus, Tyra Brown, Ken Owens, Jr., Jared Brown, Ira Owens and Bryan Townsend. Four great grandchildren: Jai Redus, Averi Owens, Jakobie Townsend and Bre’yuna Townsend. Four brothers-in-law: Rev. John B. (Hazel) Owens, Jr., Rev. Leo (Betty) Owens, Oscar (Betty) Owens, and Rev. Willie (Lucille) Owens. Three sisters-in-laws: Helen Jones, Sallie Massey, and Lillie Robinson. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and close friends.
