Jeanna M. Hilliard of Walden, NY passed surrounded by her loved ones on September 8, 2025. She was 56. Jeanna was born on February 25, 1969 in Newburgh, NY to Angelina Petrillo DeGrote and James Hilliard III. She known to many as "Gram" or "Aunt Jeanna". She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

Jeanna is survived by her mother, Angelina DeGrote (John) of Walden; sons, Julian Hilliard (Trish) and Dean Hilliard; daughters, Autumn Stevenfield (T.J.), Destiny Love, Charlene Hilliard; sister, Jessica Berentsen; grandchildren, Antonio Hilliard, Xakai Kevin Ballard and Julian Hilliard; niece, Angela Hilliard, Ashley Hilliard, Jamie Lynn; great niece Nevaeh Fontanes; Aunt Mary Lou Petrillo (Dave); several cousins, aunts and uncles.

She was predeceased by her son, Anthoni Hilliard; brothers, Jimmy Neal Hilliard and Jesse James Hilliard; father, James Hilliard III; step-father, Henry “Arnold” DeGrote.

Cremation and Services will be private.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Montgomery Food Pantry or Fearless Hudson Valley, Inc.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Gridley-Horan Funeral Home, Inc. 39 Orchard St. Walden, NY 12586 gridleyhoran.com 845-778-3811