Miriam E. Hines

Miriam E. Hines, 81 formerly of Richwood, died Wednesday evening September 17, 2025 at the Bluebird Retirement Home in Marysville. She was born June 25, 1944 in Marion to the late T. Blake and Eleanor (Forgette) Davis. She was also preceded in death by her stepfather, Dwight S. Holt, her husband, Richard L. Hines, they were married April 23, 1966 at the Essex United Methodist Church and he died October 3, 1997. Also preceding her in death was her brother, Dr. Sheldon W. Davis and her brother-in-law, Kenn Politowicz. Miriam graduated from Richwood High School class of 1962 and then Miami University in 1966. She was a schoolteacher for over 30 yrs. She first started in the Marion City Schools, but most of her career was at Claibourne-Richwood Elementary. Miriam was a longtime devoted member of the Rush Creek (Essex) United Methodist Church, she served the church in many capacities over the years, including past President of the UMW. Miriam had volunteered at the Union County Historical Society and was known for her special ministry of handmaking birthday cards for family and her church family. Surviving are her children, Clint Hines of Cincinnati and Andrea (Mike) Cutlip of Savannah, Georgia Her sister, Sandra Politowicz of Brunswick and sister-in-law, Brenda Davis of Tyler, Texas. And many extended family and friends. Funeral services will be held Monday September 22, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Rush Creek (Essex) United Methodist Church. Rev. Barbara Jean Pope will officiate. Burial will follow in the Price Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 2-4 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood. Memorial gifts may be made to the Rush Creek United Methodist Church 32697 St Rt 37 Richwood, Ohio 43344 Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com