Rev. Annie Hinson

December 5, 1906 - March 9, 2014

Rev. Annie Mae Hinson, longtime resident of Noma, Florida and Graceville, Florida went to her heavenly home early on Sunday, March 9, 2014. Rev. Hinson was 107 years of age. To celebrate her life, services will be held at 10:30 on Thursday morning, March 13th at the Noma Assembly of God Church where she was a longtime member. Rev. Tommy Moore, Superintendent of NW Florida District Assemblies of God, her son Rev. Charlie Hinson and pastor Rev. Daryl Messer will be officiating. Graveside service to follow at the Noma City Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at James & Lipford Funeral Home, 5390 Cotton Street, Graceville Florida. Born on December 5, 1906 to the late Thomas G. Keith and Alor Edwards Keith, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband Rev. Huey H. Hinson, granddaughter Marti Hinson Schuerman, sisters Hattie Hodges, Clara Brown, Sue Fleming and brother Carlos Keith. She is survived by sons; Randall Hinson and wife Martha, Charlie Hinson and wife Elaine, 5 grandchildren; Terri Turner (John), Randall Hinson, Jr., Donna Temple (Mike), Larry Hinson (Kristi) and Mike Hinson (Cheri). She is also survived by 15 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces, nephews and beloved friends. Rev. Hinson was called into ministry early in her marriage and preached her first sermon in 1939 in a "brush arbor" revival. She became the founding pastor of this new congregation named New Post Oak Assembly of God Church. Her husband, Rev. Huey H. Hinson followed her into ministry four or five years later. Together they served Assembly of God churches in Noma, Esto, Vernon and Southport, Florida and Slocomb, Geneva, Taylor and Harford, Alabama. Prior to her death, she was the oldest licensed Assembly of God minister in the United States. Rev. Hinson was very musically talented, playing the piano often for church and family even after her vision was greatly diminished. She also played organ, guitar, accordion and mandolin and was a great source of encouragement to her grandchildren to pursue their talents. The family extends great appreciation to Covenant Hospice Care of Marianna, Florida and the staff of Signature Healthcare of NW Florida for their generous care of "Sister Hinson" over the last year. James & Lipford Funeral Home of Graceville is in charge of funeral arrangements.