Noreen Kim Hill, 64, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 19, 2022 at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo, NY.  Born in Ohsweken, Ontario, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Loretta (Hill) Smith.

Noreen was Mohawk from Six Nations, belonging to the Turtle Clan.  She came to Niagara Falls, NY as a child with her family.  She attended Niagara County Community College and the University at Buffalo.  Kim, or Kimmy, as she was affectionately known, was heavily involved in Native American and Community Affairs.  She was employed with Native American Community Services, and for the past 20 years, served as the Project Director for Indian Education for the Niagara Falls Board of Education.

Kim was a member of the National and New York State Indian Education Associations, was a Treasurer and Board of Directors Member for the Niagara Falls Public Library, volunteered for Focus on Families, the Niagara Falls Boys and Girls Club, the United Way, served on the Niagara Falls Human Rights Council, the Indian Defense League of America, and was the Chair of the Title IV IEA Parent Committee.  She earned multiple awards and honors, including the 2020 Community Leader Award from the National Federation for Just Communities, a 2020 Congressional Award from Congressman Brian Higgins, and a 2020 Erie County Proclamation from County Executive Mark Poloncarz.

In her spare time, Kim enjoyed crafting, beading, travelling, collecting pottery, and cooking.  Above all she loved the time she spent visiting with her family, and will be remembered most for her selflessness and community-oriented nature.

Noreen is survived by her son, Todd A. Hill (Melissa Roswell); her siblings, Wayne Smith, Nathan (Sheila) Smith, and Joey (Mark) Ligammari; her nieces and nephews, Aaron, Nicholas, Noel, Johnathan, Kiona, Jessica, Kristina, Joshua, Samantha, Sarah, and Sabrina, and was also the special Great Auntie to Mason and Mackenzie.  She is also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins in the United States and Canada.  She was predeceased by her sister, Lisa Smith.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 22 from 4 – 8 PM and Sunday, January 23 from 12 – 2 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304, where funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 PM.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one's choice in Noreen's honor.  Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.