Ora Mae Hinson
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Ora Mae Hinson

  • February 19, 1925 - December 26, 2011
  • Waco, Texas
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“For as many years as I can remember, Ora Mae and Elmer were a part of my life. They were my parents best friends, and over the years my fondness and...Read More » ”
1 of 9 | Posted by: Linda Lassetter Worley - Boerne, TX

“Brandi and family, I am sorry to hear of your Grandmother's passing. May you find peace in your heart remembering all the wonderful times you spent...Read More » ”
2 of 9 | Posted by: Lori Holle - Hewitt, TX

“Just wish to offer my condolences to the family. (Psalm 90:10) In themselves the days of our years are seventy years; And if because of special...Read More » ”
3 of 9 | Posted by: Olevia Taylor - Dallas, TX

“Randy: I am grieved to hear about your Mother. You and your family will be in our prayers. May the peace of God that surpasses human understanding...Read More » ”
4 of 9 | Posted by: Gary Elkins - Houston, TX

“Our thoughts and Prayers are with the Hinson Family. ”
5 of 9 | Posted by: Larry & Nancy Pryor - Waco, TX

“ORA MAE WAS A SPECIAL LADY AND FRIEND , MAY GOD BE WITH YOU IN YOUR LOSS. FAYE PUTMAN ”
6 of 9 | Posted by: FAYE PUTMAN E.B.CH. - HEWITT, TX

“Ore Mae was a friend and client for 40 years. I enjoyed visiting with every week when I did her hair. She will be miss and never forgotten. I am...Read More » ”
7 of 9 | Posted by: Lana Zimmermann - Lorena, TX

“Our prayers are with you during this time of mourning. ”
8 of 9 | Posted by: John & Suzanne Ratliff - TX

“Ora Mae was my close friend for over 50 years We shared friends, and families at the churches we attended in Waco,TX. After I moved to Conroe, we...Read More » ”
9 of 9 | Posted by: Madeline Smiley - Conroe, TX


Ora Mae Hinson February 19, 1925, December 26, 2011 Ora Mae Hinson, 86, passed away Monday, December 26, 2011. Funeral service will be held at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 28, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home with Rev. Curtis Holland and Dr. Randy Hughes co-officiating. Interment will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will take place from 6 - 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Ora Mae was born Feb.19, 1925, on the family farm in Bethany, TX. Mrs. Hinson worked for Zales Jewelry and later retired from Career Girl. She also worked part time for chiropractor, Dr. John Ed Williams. She and her husband, Elmer, were faithful members of Memorial Baptist Church for many years. In recent years, she was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church of Waco. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Karl and Matilda Neinast Grusendorf; her husband of 63 years, Elmer Edgar Hinson; three brothers, Arthur Grusendorf, Walter Grusendorf, and Paul "Bud" Grusendorf; three sisters, Katherine "Renie" Mitcham, Alene Duncan Helft, and Ruby Stephens. She is survived by her two sons, Randall C. Hinson and wife, June, and Larry K. Hinson, and wife, Rebecca; five grandchildren, Jennifer Dalton, Miriam Hinson, Rebecca Hinson, Brandi Branch, Mycah Hinson; three great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Larry Jones, Chris Dalton, Josiah Dalton, Chris Branch, Brad Leuscher and Jay Duncan. Honorary pallbearers are Tommy Grusendorf, Ron Grusendorf, Dan Burzynski and Brian Burzynski. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church Building Fund, 1801 Gurley Ave, Waco, TX 76706. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.WilkirsonHatchBailey.com.