Carol Hinds

Carol W. Hinds, 98, of Montrose, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at Endless Mountains Health Systems, Montrose. Her husband Eldred J. Hinds predeceased her in 1994.

Born May 1, 1912 in West Auburn, she was the daughter of the late Arthur R. and Jennie [Graham] Wilcox.

Along with her husband, she founded Hinds Oil Company in 1944.

She joined Bridgewater Baptist Church in 1926, and was active through the years as a Sunday school teacher, deaconess, and organist.

An excellent seamstress, she also loved baking and cooking, and frequently provided meals for those in need. She especially enjoyed hosting dinners or her family.

Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Loren Small of Tiffany Corners; sons and daughters-in-law, Capt. Ret. Duane and Shirley Hinds of Stanfordville, Allyn T. and Janet Hinds of Montrose, The Rev. M. Dale and Arneita Hinds of Phoenixville; 13 grandchildren: Gordie, Jim, Mike, Steve, Karen, Andee, Jenny, Tim, Kristen, Trevor, Elisabeth, Carol and Keenan; 14 great grandchildren: Ashleigh, Courtney, Ben, Matthew, Andrea, Megan, Victoria, Caleb, Alex, Josh, Kristy, Alana, Kaley and T.J., and numerous nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents and husband she was predeceased by her twin brothers, Arthur & Allyn Wilcox.

Please go to bartronmyerfuneralhome.com for directions or more information.

Services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday at Bridgewater Baptist Church, Montrose.

Visitation will be held 7-9 p.m., Friday at the Bartron-Myer Funeral Home, Inc., Montrose, Church St., Montrose.

Instead of flowers: memorial contributions may be made to Bridgewater Baptist Church, 107 Church Street, Montrose, PA 18801; Child Evangelism Fellowship of Susquehanna County, 5 Chestnut Street, Montrose, PA 18801; or to WPEL Radio, P.O Box 248, Montrose, PA 18801 in loving memory of Carol Hinds.