Nellie R. Hillman, 81, of Oswego, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday.

Nellie loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She enjoyed gardening, bunco, bowling, and bird watching.

Nellie was predeceased by husbands Donald Hillman in 1957 and Thomas Hillman in 1998 and two sons Michael Hillman in 1993 and Thomas Hillman, Jr. in 2005.  She is survived by her children Donald (Betty) Hillman of Redfield, Andrew (Suzanne) Hillman of Trumansburg, and Gale Hillman of Oswego; grandchildren Josh, Mathew, Erik Hillman, and Michael and Matthew Gill; great grandchildren Hailey Shephard, Bella, Madelyn, and Ryder Hillman; and her beloved cats Cody and Mittens.

A private Graveside Service will be held in Riverside Cemetery, Oswego.