CYNTHIA “CID” KIZEWSKI-HILL,

69, passed away peacefully in Little Rock, Ark. on Dec. 8, 2023, surrounded by family. She was born on May 8, 1954 in Milwaukee, Wis. to her parents, Robert and Anna (Kulas) Kizewski. Cid was the oldest of three. She grew up in Milwaukee and went to college at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, which led to a Master's degree in Audiology at the University of Tennessee. Cid met her late husband, Dr. Allen Hill, in Little Rock. They married on April 28, 1979. She was a devoted wife and eventually adopted “y'all” into her vocabulary.

She was a dedicated audiologist, working with both children and adults during her career. While at the Arkansas Department of Health, she was instrumental in establishing a statewide newborn hearing screening program. She retired from the John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans' Hospital in 2017. Cid treasured her many colleagues' friendships. She was a woman with many talents. She especially enjoyed quilting and her time at the Stitchin' Post. Cid cherished her Holy Souls Church family. Her twin boys, Joe and Nathan Hill, who she raised single-handedly after Allen's death in 1996, were her biggest passion. She loved them dearly. Nathan fondly remembers her presence in the stands at the baseball fields of Junior Deputy, Lamar Porter and Hendrix College. Joe admired her quick wit and dry sense of humor.

Cid was beloved by her two daughters-in-law, Laura and Lauren. Cid fondly referred to their time together as being in “La-La Land” (La-ura and La-uren). She absolutely adored her grandchildren, Charlie, Oliver and Evelyn, who knew her as Gran. As Gran, she was silly, loving, and had the most contagious laugh. As Mom, she was selfless, the epitome of sacrifice. She raised her sons to be great men. As Cid, she was an anchor, a straight shooter and fiercely loyal to her friends.

She was predeceased by her father and her husband. She is survived by her mother, her siblings (Renee Kizewski and Gregg Kizewski), her sons, daughtersin-law, grandchildren and numerous members of her extended family.

A visitation to celebrate her life will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. at Ruebel Funeral Home followed by a prayer service at 7:30 in the chapel (6313 W Markham St, Little Rock, Ark. 72205). Her funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 12 p.m. at Our Lady of Holy Souls Catholic Church with an interment to follow at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her honor to the Arkansas School for the Deaf Foundation. Arrangements are under the direction of RuebelFuneralHome.com