Celia Carol Hilderbrand, 66, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, October 1. 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House.

Celia was born on August 30, 1959, to the late Sidney E. Hilderbrand and Betty Lou Davidson Hilderbrand. She grew up in Troutman. She graduated from South Iredell High School, Class of 1979.

Celia was a member of Fallstown Baptist Church in Troutman for many years. She enjoyed walking and talking with people. She loved kids and animals, and she loved to laugh. She knew everyone’s birthday and anniversary.

Left to cherish her memory are her two brothers, Sidney Eugene “Gene” Hilderbrand and sister-in-law Renee Jenkins Hilderbrand of Stony Point, and Robert “Robby” Quinn Hilderbrand of Troutman and sister-in-law Stephanie Sue Hilderbrand of Phoenix, Ariz., and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Celia was preceded in death by her older sister, Deborah Hilderbrand Sherrill, and brother-in-law, James “Jim” Sherrill Sr.

A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, October 6, at Troutman First United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. David Troutman officiating.

Troutman Funeral Home is serving the family of Celia Hilderbrand.