Thursday, December 20, 2018 7:21 am

Margaret Ann Hines, age 88 of Forest City passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018.

She was born September 2, 1930 in Rutherford County and was a daughter of the late Zonie and Florence Pintuff Estep. Margaret worked for most of her life in textiles and was a faithful member of Henrietta First Baptist Church where she served as Librarian for many years. Margaret had a kind and gentle spirit and she enjoyed helping others through her church activities or in the community. She loved her family and was a devoted friend to many.

Margaret was preceded in death by a son, Michael Estep, and brothers, James, Dan, and Perry Estep. Survivors include her husband, Merlin Hines of the home, a son, Philip Walker and wife Janet Diane Walker of Bostic, three step-children, Terry Hines and wife Kathy, Cindy Houser, and Kenny Hines and wife Sherri all of Cliffside, a sister, Betty Ray of Forest City, daughter-in-law, Judy Estep of Harris, as well as numerous grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren.

The funeral service was held at First Baptist Church of Henrietta. Entombment followed in the Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery Mausoleum.

Memorials may be made to Henrietta First Baptist Church, PO Box 265, Henrietta, NC 28076 or Hospice of The Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

The Padgett and King Mortuary & Crematory is serving the family.