Melba Hinson Obituary

Melba Louise (Wall) Hinson proudly known as Mawmaw/Grandma Melba, 92, of Wellington, Tx, went to be with The Lord on July 2, 2025.

Melba was born on September 21, 1932, in Marilla, Collingsworth County, to Leonard Albert and Mattie Alice (Killian) Wall. She was the youngest of 6 children. She married George Hinson on September 20, 1952, in Hereford, TX, and had two children: Dennis and DeAnna.

She lived many places including Odessa, Hurst, Alvarado, Burleson, and . Wellington Tx. She also had many different jobs including teletype operator, clothing store owner, bookkeeper, and caregiver.

She was a proud member of First Baptist Church of Wellington and lived to serve God in WMU, teaching Sunday school, and even a mission trip to Africa in her eighties. Second, to her love of God came her unconditional love for her family and friends. She loved getting together to visit and especially loved playing cards. She took great pride in being Mom, Mawmaw, Grandma Melba, Aunt Melba, sister, and friend.

Melba was preceded in death by her husband (in July of 1974), her parents, 3 brothers and their spouses, 2 sisters and their spouses; as well as several other beloved family members and dear friends. She is survived by her son, Dennis Hinson and wife Carmen of Wellington, TX; daughter DeAnna Cossabone and husband Alan of Weatherford TX, 8 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.