Ms. Christine S Hill

Obituary Christine S. Hill was born January 25, 1955 in Boonville, Missouri. She was the seventh-oldest child of Perry Layton Hill, Sr. and Sophia Mae Rowles Hill. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized in Kansas City, Missouri. She was a current member of United Believers Community Church. Christine’s life’s journey ended on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 in Overland Park, Kansas. She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Perry Layton Hill, Jr., and Terry Wayne Hill, Sr.; two sisters, Patricia Diane Hill Newsome and De’Bra Mischelle Hill Wheeler; and one nephew, Christian Dion Hill. Christine began her education in Kansas City, Missouri at H. C. Kumpf elementary school. She graduated in 1973 and was a proud Paseo Pirate where she was a member of the Pep Team. After graduation from high school, she attended Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas and received a Bachelor of Science in Biology with an emphasis in Education. She returned to graduate school in 1999 and received a Master of Arts in Education from Webster University. Christine was initiated into the sisterhood of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated on May 4, 1974 to the Epsilon Psi Chapter in Columbia, Missouri. Christine was employed with ExxonMobile as a manufacturing process plant operator in the Olefins Refinery in Baytown, Texas. She retired from ExxonMobile in 1991 and relocated to Kansas City, Missouri where she began her career as an educator with the Kansas City Public School District. She taught Biology and Science at KC High School Prep, Central Middle, Westport Middle, and Northeast High School. During her career, she went into work early and stayed late for students who needed a safe space before and after school. She saw herself as an advocate and resource for students while teaching them how to advocate for themselves. After 27 years of teaching, she retired from Northeast High School in 2018. After retirement, Christine spent her time volunteering with various local and national political action groups, as well as the Kansas City chapter of the NAACP where she was a lifetime member. As a devoted mother, she enjoyed reading her daughter’s poetry. As a devoted sister, she always lent a listening ear to her siblings and was always ready to assist anyone in their time of need. She leaves to honor her life and treasure her memories: her daughter, Krysten S. Hill and her life partner, Kurt Klopmeier; siblings, Sandra E. Hill Jiles (Curtis), Gregory L.D. Hill, Keith A. Hill (Lauretta), and Dr. Kimberly J. Hill (John); uncle, George E. Rowles; aunts, Sarah F. Sewing and Juanita Graham; nieces, Erica D. Hill, Carla Boykin (Kristina), Amanda E. Wheeler, Kimberly K. Newsome; nephews, Dennis, E. Hill (Shila), Perry D. Fowler (Josie), Terry W. Hill, Jr., Kevin K. Washington (Shaun), Gregory L.D. Hill, Jr, Edward J. Newsome, II, Steffan M. Hill (LaCrecia); best friend, Barbara Ann Germany; and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 8, 2022 at 10 am at United Believers Church located at 5600 E. 112th Terrace. Kansas City, MO. Visitation will be begin at 9 am. Interment: Sunset Hills Cemetery, Boonville, Missouri. Service conducted by Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be shared on our website. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Ms. Christine S Hill, please visit our floral store. Read More

Ms. Christine S Hill

January 25, 1955 - June 29, 2022