Eva Pearle Clinton

 Eva Pearle Hill Clinton transitioned from this life on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland.

Eva Pearle Hill was born September 28, 1938 in Isle of Wight County, VA to the late Eva and Floyd Hill. She was the fourth of sixth children and grew up surrounded by her beloved siblings, Maryanna, Paul, Martha, Virginia and Floyd .

Eva attended Georgie Tyler Elementary School in Windsor Va where she began her education while helping her parents on the family farm. She enjoyed playing softball in a local recreation league and was known for her spirited nature and love of being active. Eva began working at Smithfield packing Plant in Smithfield, VA. During these early years she welcomed the births of her children, Patricia and Harry. Shortly, thereafter, Eva and her children moved to Baltimore MD, where she began her career as a housekeeper for many years. She took immense pride in her work and in caring for others.

Eva met her future husband Ernest Clinton in VA. Years later, their paths crossed again in Baltimore, MD and their love story began. They were married on August 20, 1966, and shared nearly 60 years of marriage. In August 2025, they celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary- a beautiful testament to their enduring love, devotion and partnership.

Eva dedicated her life to her family and was a fun loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Her family was her greatest source of love and pride, She loved hosting celebrations and family get togethers, and if there was an event, Eva was sure to be the main attraction! She could be found chatting with everyone, making people feel welcome, and filling the room with her lively spirit.

Eva enjoyed cooking, family dinners and spending quality time with those she loved. She also participated in bowling leagues, where she was quite talented. Her team earned top rankings something Eva was proud of. She especially loved decorating her home for the changing seasons with Fall and Christmas holding a particularly special place in her heart.

Faith was also an important part od Eva’s life. She and Ernest became devoted members of their home church new Shiloh Baptist Church. Eva served faithfully as an usher and later as a Deaconess serving others with compassion, grace and a strong and unwavering faith.

Eva and Ernest enjoyed traveling together making numerous trips “down the country” to Virginia where they looked forward to family reunions and cherished time with extended family. They also made annual trips to Lancaster PA where they enjoyed shopping, good food, and Amish bullets they loved so much. Eva will be remembered for her generous heart, her strong faith, her love of family, her welcoming spirit and the joy she brought to every gathering. She leaves behind a lifetime of cherished memories that will live on in all who knew and loved her.

Eva was preceded in death by her beloved husband Ernest Clinton, her parents Eva and Floyd Hill, her siblings, Maryanna, Paul, Martha, and Floyd and her grandson, Michael.

Eva leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Patricia Jones (William); son, Harry Tynes (Charlene Morton-Wallace); sister Virginia Wise; grandson Leo Jones (Angel) and great grandson Landon, granddaughters Margo Jones and Lisa Pittman; bonus children, Rosalena “DeeDee’, Darnell Jefferson and Pamela Reese; sisters in law Helen C. Ashburn and Mary Clinton Whitley; goddaughters Olivia Kaniecki and Paris Clinton; bonus grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren, a great -great grandchild; nieces, nephews cousins friends and many others whose lives she touched.

Her homegoing celebration will be held at 11am on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Viewing will take place one hour prior to the service at 10am. Please keep the Hill and Clinton families in your thoughts and prayers.