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Essie Hinton Obituary

Essie M. Hinton ELIZABETH CITY - Essie Mae Hinton of the 1500 block of Millpond Road, Newland Township, died Friday, Oct. 8, 2010, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. A funeral for Mrs. Hinton will be held Saturday, Oct. 16, at 1 p.m. at St. Stephens M. B. Church with the Rev. Michael Barclift officiating and delivering the eulogy. Burial will follow in Westlawn Cemetery. The body will lie in repose Saturday from noon to 1 p.m. Viewing will take place at the funeral home Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. The family will receive friends at 1517 Millpond Road. Mrs. Hinton leaves to cherish her memories, four daughters, Sandra McCall of Elizabeth City, Sarah Hillian (Richard) of Virginia Beach, Freda Banks (Calvin) of Goldsboro, N.C., Natalie Hinton Stalling (Walter Earl) of Wilmington, N.C.; two sons, Vernon B. Hinton Jr. (Montrose) of Newland and Michael A. Hinton (Irene) of Yorktown, Va.; three sisters, Mary Cunningham (William) of Miami Gardens, Fla., Evelyn McPherson of Elizabeth City and Gloria Mullen of Bronx, N.Y.; two brothers, Wesley Mullen Sr. of Elizabeth City and Jerry Mullen Sr. (Mahalia) of Moyock, N.C.; 12 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a large extended family. Walson Funeral Home, 723 Pasonage St., is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Oct. 13, 2010.

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October 16, 2010

To Sandra and the Hinton Family,
My prayers go up for you at this hour. May you find the strength to carry on. Look to the hills, my friend, for God never fails. I love you and may God bless.
Melody Sawyer, Ellizabeth City, North Carollina

Wanda Wilson

October 15, 2010

Freda and family, We are sorry to hear about your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Wanda Wilson and Nancy Henderson

Charilee Kahler

October 14, 2010

Freda,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

October 14, 2010

Freda and family,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. You have always been such special people to me. Know that you are loved and remembered. Judy Evans

Sharon Rollins

October 14, 2010

Freda, I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Linwood Carver

October 14, 2010

To the Hinton Family. May God keep you in His perfect peace during this time. I have very fond memories of you mother, knowing her as a women of God. Growing up at Mr. Carmel, I could not help but be influenced by her spirit. Knowing that she lives on through you and through those of us who were blessed by her spirit.

Kathy & Bill Veney

October 13, 2010

Tiffany, and Mr. & Mrs. Hillian, may the tender concern of friends and the love of God comfort you in this time of sadness. There is peace in knowing her love will never leave you, it lives within your heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Carla Williams

October 13, 2010

Thinking of you all during this difficult time. She was and will always be an amazing, beautiful and elegant lady.....I've always considered her to be my grandmother as well and I will miss her dearly.

October 13, 2010

Tiffany and Miss Sarah, you are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you...Dan, Heather, and Hannah

October 13, 2010

I'm so sorry for you loss. My thought and prayers are with your family.
Brenda C. Harris

Sherrie Cogdell

October 13, 2010

Freda, I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Know that I will be remembering you and your family during this difficult time. Hang in there and keep the memories in your heart.

Dr. & Mrs. Carlton Thornton

October 13, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

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