Rossan Hill

1955 ∼ 2015

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Rossan Hill October 31, 1955 - December 20, 2015

Rossan Hill

October 31, 1955 ~ December 20, 2015

Rossan Hill, retired Music Teacher, loving and devoted daughter, sister, sister-in law, aunt and friend entered Heaven December 20, 2015.

Rossan was born October 31, 1955 in Port Arthur, Texas and grew up in Groves, Texas. She was active in Girl Scouts. Rossan graduated from Pt. Neches-Groves High School in 1974 and was part of the PNG Choir. Rossan had a beautiful singing voice and decided to attend Baylor University to study music. She graduated in 1979 with a degree in Music Education. During her years at Baylor, Rossan was a member of the Concert Choir, A Cappella Choir, and participated in Opera Workshops.

Rossan began her teaching career in Harlingen, Texas, in 1980 and over the next 30 years taught music education in Hardin-Jefferson, Deweyville, Lumberton, and Port Arthur school districts in Texas and in the Moriarty School District in New Mexico. Rossan was a devoted teacher and touched the lives of so many students across Texas and New Mexico. After her retirement from teaching, Rossan helped with numerous church choirs.

Rossan was a very caring and generous person who had a deep relationship with God. She loved her family, extended family and friends and always saw the best in everyone.

Rossan was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse William and Ann Rader Hill, and her twin brother, Ross Hill. She is survived by her niece, Caitlin Lillian Hill and sister-in-law Susan Darling Hill of Tulsa, Oklahoma.

A celebration of Rossan’s life will be held Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at McCabe Roberts Avenue United Methodist Church, 1205 Roberts Avenue, Beaumont, Texas 77701.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.

Condolences

Jorge Robles August 24, 2025

I was one of Ms. Hill's student at Coakley Jr. High. Her passion towards music inspired my love of music even further. He desire for us as students (as a group and individually). Will never be forgotten. I remember our conversations about Jim Croce, Barry Manilow and other singers that I grew up with to this day) as well as her Blue Car..Hahaha. She would often let me take home sheet music with Lyrics so I could memorize or write down the lyrics. I especially remember how she selected for us to perform "Blow Blow thou Winter Wind" by Ritter to sing at competition (This was the same year the ALL-State choir performed it)...she was hard on us to get it just right, but that is because she knew we had the potential to do it). Lo and behold, we sang it and earned a 1 during that competition. Lastly, I remember her 2 favorite sayings "Drop kick me Jesus through the goal posts of life" and the famous "Let's NOT and say we DID". My Life was definitely better because she was a part of it.

Tammy Burke August 28, 2016

I was one of Ms Hill's first choir students back in 1980. She was not only a very good teacher but a wonderful person and friend. I have looked for her over the years on social media to tell her how much she meant to me. Sadly, this time I found her. I'm so sorry I missed her! I wish I could have told her .

Kay Chastain Thiele February 4, 2016

Susan we are so sorry to hear about Rossan....we loved her and have so many great memories! Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Cheryl Bryant February 4, 2016

Rest in peace

Cynthia Peterson February 4, 2016

When I transferred to Baylor in 1976 I was blessed to be able to sing in the A Cappella Choir which is where I met Rossan. She befriended me almost immediately which was a blessing for me. I had reconnected with her a few years ago for which Im so grateful. God bless you, my friend. Youre reunited with family and Im sure youre using that beautiful voice to sing in a choir - probably directed by Dr. Porter - which makes me smile.

Paula Boyd February 4, 2016

So sorry to hear this.