Carolyn Rhodes Hinson, age 82 of Burgaw passed away Tuesday August 22, 2017 at the Laurels of Pender surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 4, 1935 in Myrtle Beach SC daughter of the late Malcolm and Ruth Rhodes.

She is survived by her loving husband of 64 and a half years, Welburn Ezzel "Boots" Hinson; two sons, Charles Hinson and wife Beth of SC and Daniel Hinson and wife Carol of Burgaw; grandchildren, Nicholas Hinson, Patrick & Dalyn Smith and Kevin & Rebecca Smith, Meredith and Ashley Dupalevich and Leanna Clark; great grandchildren, Reagan, Brantley & Ryanne Smith.

Carolyn was a Registered Nurse and was the Pender County School Health Nurse for many years. She devoted her life to giving and caring for others. She was a member of Westview United Methodist Church. Carolyn liked flowers, loved to cook and enjoyed spending time with her family.

Carolyn's Funeral Service will be held Saturday August 26, 2017 at Westview UMC at 2:00pm. Pastor Fred Roberts will officiate. Burial will follow at Riverview Memorial Park.

A Visitation will be held the day before, Friday August 25, 2017 at Harrell's Funeral Home from 5:30-7:00pm.