Betty Shine-Hill; 81; of North Belle Vernon; passed away Tuesday; May 6; 2014; at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Born; April 7; 1933; in Charleroi-Monessen Hospital; she was the daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy Shine. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Robert Hill Sr.; daughter; L’Tanya Hill; and sister; Irene Ellis. Betty was a recognizable and dedicated resident who loved her community. She was a lovable; caring lady with a heart made of gold. She served as a motherly figure to people throughout the community. Betty was a 1951 graduate of Vernon High School; a former employee of the U.S. Post Office and worked in a bank. She decided to quit her two jobs to pursue higher education. She graduated from California State College earning a degree in communications and a certificate in reading. She went on to teach at Nathan Hale Junior High School in Cleveland; Ohio; until her retirement. Betty was a member of Antioch Baptist Church where she served as president of the usher board. She was vice president of North Belle Vernon Council; treasurer of Mon Valley Transit Authority; school crossing guard at Saint Sebastian Catholic School and Belle Vernon School District; educational chairperson for the Mon Valley NAACP; and served on various community events. She leaves to cherish her memory three sons and one daughter; Robert Le Le” Hill Jr. and Eric Hill of Monessen; Robin Hill Sr.; and Kim Washington of North Belle Vernon; five sisters; Ella Mae Mitchell of Inkster; Mich.; Laura “Chummy” (Dennis) Dunlap of Mitchellville; Md.; Etta (Stanley) Jones of Landover; Md.; Mary Floyd of Silver Springs; Md.; and Roberta Johnson of Washington; D.C.; brother-in-law; Kenny Ellis of Shaker Heights; Ohio; two sons-in-law; Daniel Osborne of Manassas; Va.; and George Washington of Jeannette; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday; May 9; 2014; at Antioch Baptist Church; 945 Henry St.; Belle Vernon; where homegoing services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday; May 10; 2014; with the Rev. Clifford A. Carter officiating. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to BEVERLY C. DRAPER FUNERAL HOME INC.; 608 Sixth St.; Monessen; 724-684-6242; http://www.draperfh.com.