Born May 16, 1985 in Coatsville, she was the daughter of Jeffery and Peggy Waggoner Hiland of Bloomfield.
She was a student at Hanover College where she was studying literature and journalism.
Survivors include her parents; two brothers, Seth Hiland of Freeville, New York, and Zachary Hiland of Bloomfield; paternal grandparents Marvin and Letha Hiland of Bloomfield; maternal grandmother Patricia McGheagy of Indianapolis; uncle and aunts Jerry and Judy Hiland of Indianapolis and Debbie Conn of Mishawaka; other family members, cousins, friends and schoolmates.
There will be no public visitation. Memorial services will be at the Bloomfield First Presbyterian Church at 11 a.m. on Friday.
A memorial scholarship is being established in her name. Contributions may be made c/o the Chaplain's Office, Hanover College, P.O. Box 890, Hanover, Ind. 47243.
Jenkins and Sons Funeral Home in Bloomfield is in charge of arrangements.