Elsie Mae Hines

Elsie Mae Hines, 99, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 17, 2018.  She was born on July 25, 1919 in Flat Rock, Indiana.

Elsie was the daughter of Orville Sampson and Monta Mae (Cooper) Sampson, also of Flat Rock.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 64 years, Alexander F. 'Slim' Hines, four siblings, Otha E. Bishop, O. Carl Sampson, H. Loren Sampson, and Effie Faye Wasson.

Elsie is survived by her two children, Linda L. Jones of Shelbyville, Indiana, and William A. Hines (Margaret) of Lancaster, Ohio; her sister-in-law, Freeda L. Sampson, her five grandchildren, Jeffery W. Jones (Tricia); Sherrie L. Centers (Kenny); Shelly L. Benefiel (Jason); Christina M. Dueno (Otto); and Scott A. Hines (Janet).  She is also survived by twelve great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Elsie was a devoted wife, and secretary-treasurer of Diamond Tool Company, which was a business in Flat Rock, run by her husband and herself for many years.

She was a lifelong devout member of the Flat Rock Christian Church and was the oldest member.

The family of Elsie Hines would like to thank the MHP Medical Center and the Heritage House Nursing Home, both of Shelbyville, for their excellent and special care they provided.

Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, December 21, 2018 at Flat Rock Christian Church, 2854 West Pope Street in Flat Rock, and from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, December 22, 2018 at the church.  Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. with Reverend Brian Ebersold officiating.

Burial will be in Flat Rock Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Flat Rock Christian Church.

Funeral Directors, Greg, Sheila, and Stuart Parks are honored to serve the Hines family.

Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com .