Mary Frances Hinson

Mary Frances Hinson obituary, McRae, AR

Mary Frances Hinson

Mary Hinson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by A Natural State Funeral Service & Crematory on Jan. 2, 2026.
Mary Frances Wiley Hinson, age 93, of McRae, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026 surrounded by love.

Born to Robert and Clara Wiley on April 29, 1932 in the Morning Sun Community near Searcy, Arkansas, she lived a life filled with faith, family, and favor. Mary was a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and friend who brought joy to those around her. Mary had a passion for cooking, sewing, and reading, and above all else loved caring for her flowers and gardening. Mary was a lifelong member of the McRae Church of Christ.

Mary is survived by her sister Norma Jean Blansett (Searcy), her two daughters, Mykila Jean Wages (McRae) and LaQuita Ann Dunn (Conway), 5 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Clara Wiley, and her 2 brothers Oscar Wiley and Jerry Wiley.

Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com

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