In Loving Memory
Susan Hill
"Momma Hill"
May 26, 1948 — May 19, 2026
Indianapolis, Indiana • A lover of travel, now sailing the most peaceful ocean of all
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A Journey Beyond the Horizon
She loved the open ocean, the open road, the comfort of a good book, the laughter of card games, and the creativity of her own hands. Today, we honor her with the same soft grace she brought to every journey.
Her Story
A life filled with love and laughter —a heart wide enough to make everyone feel like family.
Susan "Momma Hill" Hill of Indianapolis, Indiana, was a beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, friend, and matriarch whose warmth touched everyone who crossed her path. Known affectionately as Momma Hill, she had a gift for making each person feel seen, loved, and at home. She found great joy in the open sea — the gentle rhythm of the waves, the horizon stretching wide, the freedom of a calm cruise at dusk. Today, we honor her with that same gentleness she gave the world.
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"Susan and I worked at the same mental health agency when we both lived in Alabama. We enjoyed having Saturday coffee at Starbucks-along with Theo. She was so generous with her time and her family. We went to Aretha's track meets and Susan was always the most enthusiastic. I had many messages from Susan's daughter-in-law, regarding Susan's final journey in life. Susan was a wonderful friend and she will be greatly missed. My prayers and best thoughts are with Aretha, Theo, John and Rebecca at this time."
— Kathy King
friend
"I met my Aunt Susan when I was a newlywed in 1978. Curtis and I were stationed in Ft Lewis, WA. Aunt Susan welcomed us when we came to stay in their home to stay with her and Uncle Theo. I will never forget the two years we spent together as a family. I thank God for auntie. At the age of 21, and a newlywed was great hanging with my aunt Susan was new and exciting times for me and Curt. She taught me so much about family and how to cook. She and Uncle Theo treated us with love and kindness. We felt so honored and accepted to be a part of the family. Susan was like a mom to me, she taught me so much. She will be missed dearly. Even though we drifted apart, I always tried to support my cousin's. She loved the Hill family. She was a special lady, mother and friend to me God bless you Auntie Susan. Take your rest in God. Love you always, you niece & nephew, Denise and Curtis Houston "
— Denise Houston
Niece
"Mamma Hill took me in right from the start. She opened her home for dinners and board games from day 1! She made Opelika Alabama feel like home. She quickly became mama Hill to me, my wife, and eventually our newborn son Ryker. I always gave her a big hug and LOVED her sassy comments to Aretha while we all did life together. Her love lives on in my family. She showed us how to give and how to make everyone family. See you again when I get there Mamma Hill. "
— William Conwell
Friend (surrogate son)
A Gentle Note