Mrs. Emma Christine McClannon Hinkle, 91, of Friar Lane, Mocksville, died Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

She was born Jan. 19, 1925, in Davie County to the late William Smith and Alda Nichols McClannon. She was a member of Liberty United Methodist Church where she had served as head of the children’s department for many years. She worked at Re-Nu Dry Cleaners, Burlington Industries in Cooleemee and Ketchie Creek Bakery. She was an active member of the United Methodist Women and the Home Extension Club. Her hobbies included baking, quilting and ceramics.

She was preceded in death by: a daughter, Vera Lynn Hinkle; 3 brothers, Sinclair, JW and Roy McClannon; and a sister, Geneva Oates.

Survivors: her husband of 73 years, Bruce Edward Hinkle Sr.; 5 children, Ed Hinkle (Elizabeth), Chris Hinkle (Donna), Cathy Edwards (Cliff), all of Mocksville, Dora Grandy (Tom) of Kentucky and Delia Hinkle of Washing; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren..

A funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m., Sunday, March 6 at Liberty United Methodist Church with the Rev. Brad Cunningham officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday at the church.

Memorials: Liberty UMC, 141 Liberty Circle, Mocksville.

Condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com.