Kilmarnock, Virginia
HINTON, Mary Forrester, 89, of Browns Store, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2008 at Rappahannock General Hospital after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, W. Warren Hinton. Miss Mary, as she was known to many, was born August 11, 1918 in Sampsons Wharf to Achsah Marsh Forrester and Summie Fillmore Forrester. Following the death of her father, she and her mother relocated to Browns Store, where she resided until her death. Miss Mary, was a lifelong member of Providence Baptist Church in Miskimon, where she served as Sunday School teacher, choir member, deaconess and a member of many committees over the years. As anyone who knew Miss Mary could tell you, she loved working outside in her yard and her flowers and raising a big garden. It was not unusual for her to stay outside until dark picking vegetables, many of which were taken to friends and neighbors. She was also well known for her generosity and willingness to help others in need. She had many friends on Mid-County Rescue Squad who transported her to RGH on several occasions in her later years. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Rebekah Hinton Haynie and Robert Michael Haynie; several nieces and nephews, many cousins, friends; and her devoted pet, Missy. She also had two devoted friends and caregivers, Thressa Lewis and Betty B. George, who helped care for her at home and during previous hospital visits. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, at Providence Baptist Church, Miskimon, with interment in the church cemetery. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Currie Funeral Home, Kilmarnock. Memorials may be made to Mid-County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 355, Heathsville, Va. 22473.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Becky Bird & MH,
What an amazingly wonderful person Miss Mary was. We are blessed to have known her and to see the high example she set for us all. May God wrap his healing hands around you during this difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing what an incredible place she is at.
Michael & Paula Bush
March 21, 2008 | Virginia Beach, VA
Becky and Michael,
Our prayers are with you during this time. I will always remember your Mom from the times we were young to seeing her most recently during the loss of one of my family members. She was a great lady and will truly be missed by all.
With Deepest Sympathy
Sandy & Richard Glasco
March 18, 2008 | Beaverdam, VA
Rebekah, Peggy and I shall surely miss your mother when we come down this year for our reunion. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Talking to her was always one of the highlights of our summer visits. God Bless
George and Peggy Jo Carlson
March 17, 2008 | Cape May Court House, NJ
We were so fortunate to have met Miss Mary during her brief stay in the nursing home, but especially enjoyed the visits we had when she went home. She was such a sweet lady and will be sadly missed.
Ronnie & Robin Taylor
March 17, 2008 | Hardyville, VA
Becky and Michael,
Our thoughts and prayers are with in this time of loss. Thinking back on my childhood, I have so many fond memories of Miss Mary. She helped guide the lives of so many though her kindness and teaching at the church and in life in general. She will be missed.
Love,
Crissy and Michael
Christina Lewis Solaimani
March 17, 2008 | Richmond, VA
Our prayers and thoughts are with the family in this hour of sadness. Mrs. Hinton was a gracious and kind person who we will remember forever.
Don and Ella May Kuykendall
March 17, 2008 | Sebring, FL
We loved Miss Mary. You and your
family are in our thoughts and prayers.
/Callie and Jeanette Hinton
March 17, 2008 | Bel Air, MD
Becky: Our sympathy and prayers are with you during this time of great loss. The loss everyone will feel since she is known only as one of the greatest people to have known. A person who could put sunshine in your life on a gloomy day just by her saying, "HI". I pray
God will give you the strenght to endure this loss and help you to recover with only the best memories.
Love and Prayers,
Rachel & Charles Robinson
Rachel & Charles Robisnon, Jr.
March 17, 2008 | Lake Charles,, LA
Miss Mary will be truly missed. She was a wonderful woman and made the world a better place. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ronnie & Cindy Cantrell
March 17, 2008 | Heathsville, VA
