Hilda F. Bullard, age 89 of Chadbourn, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022, while in the Lower Cape Fear Angel House in Whiteville, NC.
Hilda was born on September 2, 1932, daughter of the late Robert Sidney Fipps and Beulah Mercer Fipps. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Royce Bullard and her siblings, Mona Faye Fipps Baldwin and Bobbie Fipps Nance.
Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 24, 2022, from Chadbourn Baptist Church, with Dr. David Vess officiating. Interment will follow in the Columbus Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 1:30 pm until 2:45 pm prior to the service on Friday, at the church.
Hilda held a 40-year career in the banking industry. She served at Peoples Savings, Pioneer Savings, First Citizens, and closed her career as Vice President/Branch Manager for Waccamaw Bank. Hilda was a vital part of the town of Chadbourn; she served as recording secretary for the Garden Club, Chadbourn Revitalization (Depot Museum), Columbus County ECA Treasure. Hilda was also the longest continuous member of Chadbourn Baptist Church. Mrs. Bullard also received many awards for her community service and volunteer projects.
Survivors include her daughters: Vicki Gail Davis (Dale) of Calabash, Julie Bullard Norby (Robert Brent) of Orlando, FL, and Hilda Joy Bullard of Whiteville; six grandchildren: Max James Ostermair, Kelly Ostermair Thomas (Tim), Emily Ostermair (Marty Finkelmeier), Alexandra “Alex” Norby Courtin (Christopher), Julian Lucas “Luke” Norby, Elizabeth Victoria Norby Nakashima (Justyn); four great-grandchildren: Penelope Thomas, Marlowe Thomas, Lukas Finkelmeier, and Alden Lane Courtin.
Memorials may be made to Chadbourn Baptist Church: 504 Howard Street Chadbourn, NC 28431.
