Pearl "Polly" Hinton
July 25, 1934 ~ October 22, 2013
Pearl Westene Hinton, better known as Polly died on Tuesday, October 22, 2013, at her home in Avinger, Texas. Her valiant fight with ALS (Lou Gehrigs disease), was done and she departed for her heavenly home surrounded by the loving care of her husband Coy, her family and friends. Her strong will to live, unwavering faith in God, and the love and prayers of family, friends, and many supporters carried her through the long struggle with her typical grace and joy. Polly was born on July 25, 1934 in Charlotte, Texas to Earl W. and Sylvia Blalock Abernathy. Known for her kind heart, beautiful smile, and devout faith, she and Coy shared over 60 years of marriage and raised 3 loving daughters, Norma Cindy and Ramona. Throughout her life she maintained a sweet and simple demeanor that won the trust and hearts of many. Her gift of a peaceful disposition, shown through her constant smile, will never be forgotten. Polly and Coy met in her hometown of San Antonio and the couple was married on December 20, 1952. They raised their 3 children in the Dallas area. Polly worked for over 30 years as an Office Manager of an Insurance Agency. Possessing a true servants heart, she faithfully cared for family and friends while working and volunteering for her church. She shaped their spirituality by her tireless Christian example. A faithful wife, Mrs. Hinton loved to write poetry, read, pray, and play games/cards especially with her grandchildren. After the couples retirement in 1996, they built a house in the Avinger area. She loved to garden, go for walks and simply enjoy the lovely surroundings of nature. She particularly loved her church family at Daingerfield Church of Christ. Her surviving family members are numerous, but mainly include; her husband of 60 years, Coy Hinton; three daughters and their partners, Norma and Charlie Brock, Cynthia and Martin Peterson, and Ramona Dowdy and Darrell Dick, Ramona preceded her mother in death; eight grandchildren, Steve Trimble, Stacy Keough, Scott Trimble, Jeff Turley, Julie Conklin, Alicia Thompson, Candace Retmier, and Tobe Williams; 13 beloved great grandchildren; father, Earl W. Abernathy and Sylvia Abernathy (deceased); two sisters, Dorothy Odle and Delores Frankford; and too many beloved cousins, nieces and nephews to even list or count. The funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 24, 2013 at Daingerfield Church of Christ, 818 W M Watson Boulevard, Daingerfield, TX 75638. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park, under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home, in Hughes Springs. Visitation for friends and family will be from 5 until 7, Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Pallbearers include members of her church family, with her grandsons Steve, Scott, Jeff, and Tobe as honorary pallbearers. Memorial donations can be made to: Muscular Dystrophy Association, P.O. BOX 78960, Phoenix, AZ 85062-8960, or to Hearts Way Hospice, P. O. BOX 5608, Longview, TX 75608. Yet, beyond financial donations, Polly always lived by the Golden Rule: Treat others as you would like to be treated. i.e. Do a loving act of kindness, make someone laugh, send a card, give a hug, or say I love you to your special friend in her memory. The family is deeply grateful for the outpouring of love, prayers, and support in many heart-felt forms from too many people to name individually, but including: Hospice the amazing Hearts Way team, family and friends either through prayer and/or visits, neighbors, and even random acts of kindness through total strangers.
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aunt polly you will be very well missed. I have so many memories when we all lived in dallas. love you lots and already miss you. may the angels be with you.
Thanks for being our inspiration! We will miss you deeply but are glad you are no longer suffering. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers! Love you Granny!
So sorry to hear the loss of Polly. What a sweet lady. Enjoyed working with her Mims WSC.Nancy
Thanks for all the love and blessings you've given us, Mom. We miss you but are pleased that your suffering is over. Rest now in the loving arms of our lord.
Our Prayers are with you all. Polly was a special person.
Polly, my sweet friend, I will never forget your beautiful smile and tender, precious heart and soul. You were an inspiration to so many. Now rest in the arms of Jesus, you have surely earned your wings. I will always love you!
you will be missed Aunt Polly I love you
Aunt Polly what a wonderful family and friend you were. I will never forget your kindness and all the time I spent with you and your family. What a special time in my life. I love you.
We greatly appreciated working with Ms. Polly during her years of service as a Mims Water Supply Board Director. It was a joy to have her as part of our Company family. Our thoughts and prayers extend to Mr. Coy, Norma, and family that God gives you comfort in your loss and your void be filled with loving memories.
A beautiful woman.She will be missed
Aunt Polly what a wonderful family and friend you were. I will never forget your kindness and all the time I spent with you and your family. What a special time in my life. I love you.