Henrietta Faye “Etta” Hines
1924-2021
Hines, Henrietta “Etta”- 96, Truro, passed away
Friday, January 22, 2021 in the Colchester East Hants Health Centre,
Truro. Born in Truro, she was a daughter of the late William and Mabel
(Mentis) Dorrington. Henrietta was a member of Zion Baptist Church,
Truro. In her youth she was a member of the C.G.I.T. and Mission Band;
member and secretary of the U.M.S. Missionary and was a member of the
Royal Canadian Legion Br. 26, Truro, Ladies Auxiliary. Henrietta was
well known for her voice and she sang all over Truro as a soloist in
many of the churches. She also sang with the junior and senior choir
of Zion Baptist Church before moving to the States. Henrietta
continued her education at Bramilton College of Cosmetology in North
Folk, Virginia. She later returned to receive her nursing degree in
Atlantic City. Henrietta was fortunate enough to see the world due to
her husband Macio being in the American Navy. She enjoyed her four
years in North Africa. Henrietta was a devoted mother and grandmother,
great-grandmother.
Henrietta is survived by a son Murrice, New Jersey, Troy,
Ontario; Daughters Tonya Simmons, Truro, Lisa Roberts, New
Jersey; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several
nieces and nephews and beloved friends.
Henrietta was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Macio
Hines; daughter Joyce in infancy; brothers, William Jr.,
Frederick, Murray, Horace, Douglas, Arthur, Harold; sisters, Marion,
Hilda, Betty, Emily.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Mattatall~Varner
Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. No visitation by family request.
Funeral service will be announced and will take place at a later date.
Donations in Henrietta’s memory may be made to the
Alzheimer’s Society. Private messages of condolence may be
sent to the family by viewing Etta’s obituary on-line and
selecting “Send A Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Henrietta Faye Etta Hines 19242021..
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia