Addie Lee Simpson Hines

Published 6:11 am Friday, October 20, 2017

Addie Lee Simpson Hines, 100, of Pea Ridge Road, Polk County, N.C., died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017 at the White Oak Manor Nursing Home in Rutherfordton, N.C.

She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Doshia Simpson.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Franklin Hines; daughter, Linda Hines Wilkerson; sons, Larry Hines and Jerry Hines; sisters, Marie S. Burgin, Josephine S. Copeland, Penola S. Cannon and Gladys S. Payne; and one brother, James A. Simpson.

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Those left to cherish her memory include 12 children: Rev. Bobby Hines of Philadelphia, Pa.; Juanita H. Garris (Benjamin) of Spindale, N.C.; Johnny Hines (Patricia) of Buffalo, N.Y.; Alfred Hines (Marjorie) of Summit, N.J.; George Hines (Barbara) of Summit, N.J.; Mary Staley (Earl) of Spindale, N.C.; Catherine Christopher of Linden, N.J.; Calvin Hines (Veotis) of Pea Ridge Road, Polk County, N.C.; Terry Hines (Linda) of Pea Ridge Road, Polk County, N.C.; Faye H. Jones of Rutherfordton, N.C.; Barbara H. Kincaid of Forest City, N.C.; Donald Hines (Sabrina) of Spartanburg, S.C.; one step-daughter, Pathy Davis (Vincent) of Toledo, Ohio; one sister-in-law, Catherine Wilson; one brother-in-law, James Copeland Sr.; a granddaughter, Cynthia Troupe, raised in the home until 10 years of age; 32 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; a special first cousin, Matilda Littlejohn; one goddaughter, Wanda Lyles; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends on Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, at Ulysses D. Miller Funeral Services located at 485 Poors Ford Road, Rutherfordton, N.C., from 6-8 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Green Creek Missionary Baptist Church, located at 2382 Coxe Road, Tryon, N.C. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ulysses D. Miller Funeral Services.

Ulysses D. Miller Funeral Services

Rutherfordton, N.C.