Mildred Lorraine Hines

Mildred Lorraine Hoppe-Hines passed away on December 17, 2025, at Mill Creek Home in Silsbee, Texas at the age of 94. Mildred was born to Anna and Oscar Hoppe on May 6, 1931, at Goff, KS. She loved the farm and spending time with horses and chickens. She could be found closely behind her dad doing whatever he was doing. She loved to read books, later in life she could be found in her recliner, reading a book on her kindle!

She touched countless lives with her love of sewing and baking. She made several items she shared with others. Mildred received many ribbons for baked goods and the doll and girl’s dresses she entered in the county fair. For many years she wrote The Daugherty News for the Rains County Leader.

Mildred’s career for many years was caring for others in care homes and home health. She loved caring and visiting with her patients. She touched countless lives with her generosity and taught us to live with strength and grace and sharing with others.

Mildred married Albert Skoch, from that union, they were blessed with 6 children. They later divorced. Mildred married John (Sonny) Hines, on December 23, 1974.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years, John (Sonny) Hines; parents, Oscar and Anna Hoppe; sisters, Helen and Betty; brothers, Louis and Ernie; grandson, Eric Skoch; sons-in-law, Gary Hooper and Lewis Foster; grandson-in-law, Dan Farnsworth.

Those left behind to cherish her memories are her children, Angie Foster, Debbie (Dan) Priest, Patti Moore, Jane (Roger) Sauer, Rob (Susan) Skoch, Rick (Karen) Skoch; stepchildren, Karen Lynn Orange, Shelia Wright, Edward Hines, John Hines Jr., Rusty Hines; sisters-in-law, Jane Hoppe, Barbara Jagger, Sue (Bobby) Strebeck, Flora Hines; grandchildren, Todd Hooper, Taira (Matt) Crocker, Brandi Priest (Darrick), Daniel (Yvonne) Priest, Darcy Farnsworth, Rachel Campbell, Shawn Campbell, Aaron (Jessica) Campbell, Angela (Shawn) Mead, Mindi (Levi) Long, Ricky (Casey) Skoch; great-grandchildren, Madeline Crocker, Claire Crocker, Jack Crocker, Kaleena (Gabby) Moore, Ashley (Justin) Knight, Danielle (Bryce) Slayter, Braydan Wells, Jaydan Wells, Taryn Wells, Arya Priest, Daniel Priest III, Ethan Brucken, Gage McGuire, Ollie Campbell, Ember Campbell, Winter Campbell, Derick Skoch, Jadyn Skoch, Lucas Long, Logan Long, Garrett Mead, Hailey Mead, Brynleigh Mead; great-great grandchildren, Kai Wells, Kain Wells, Saint McCall, Parker Slayter, Lincoln Slayter and Andie Knight; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Mildred was a member of the Daughtery Baptist church. She loved her church and was an active member until her declining health. She then moved to Silsbee, Texas to live with her daughter, Patti Moore.

Please consider making a donation to Della Blanton Memorial Hall at the Daugherty Baptist Church.

All that knew Mildred loved her, and she will be truly missed.