Harriet Carson Hines

Harriet Carson Hines passed away February 8, 2026, rejoining her husband, Paul, after a 30 year pause in their love story.

Harriet and Paul raised two children: Elizabeth "Beth" Darden, married to Thomas Darden Jr., and Paul "Carson" Hines, soon to wed Ayano Iori.

While Harriet was a devoted mother, she was a perfect grandmother to Chip, Lilly, and Chase Darden, and Kota Hines.

Harriet was born February 25, 1950, in Rutherford County, NC, to Joseph "Joe" and Elizabeth "Lib" Carson. She was the middle child among her siblings, Laura Giles, Betty Hutchins, Joanne Abrams, and Joe Carson, who referred to her as "Donnie". An avid Girl Scout, she embraced adventure early and never lost the sense of wonder, love of the outdoors, or strong work ethic her family instilled.

She attended North Carolina Wesleyan College.

Harriet was an English teacher at Smithfield High School. For 30 years, nearly every student who passed through SHS knew Mrs. Hines.

In retirement, Harriet became involved with the Isle of Wight County Master Gardeners.

A service was held February 13 at Little's Funeral Home, followed by a short graveside farewell at Battery Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages planting one in her memory, and/or making a donation to the Virginia Master Gardener Association: www.vmga.net/donate

Online condolences may be registered at www.littlesfuneralhome.com