Gladys Marie Hinton, 93, of Sunnyside, and former Grandview resident, went to be in the arms of her Heavenly Father on Monday, Feb. 13. She was born on Dec. 7, 1918 in Strickler, Ark., the daughter of George Washington and Manila Vienna "Nellie" (Starwalt) Caton. On Aug. 5, 1941, she married Marlet Hinton in Naches.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother that cherished time spent with her family. Gladys was a member of the Grandview Church of Christ.
She is survived by one son, Jimmy O. Hinton (Virginia) of Grandview, three daughters, Kathryn A. Earhart (Ernie) of Vancouver, Wash., Melba J. Burks (Kent) of Orting, Wash., and Janet K. Nelson (Bob) of Gresham, Wash. Gladys is also survived by eleven grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren and one brother, Leroy Caton of Spokane.
She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Nellie Caton, husband, Marlet "Bud" Hinton, infant twin sons, Larry and Barry; one grandson, Jason Nelson; two brothers, Harold and Lawrence Caton, and one sister, Lois Smith.
Viewing and visitation were held on Friday, Feb. 17, from 2-6 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 18, from 9 a.m. until noon at the Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside. Graveside service were held on Saturday, Feb. 18, at 1 p.m. at the Lower Valley Memorial Gardens, with a celebration of life service held at 3 p.m. at the Grandview Church of Christ.
Those wishing to honor Gladys's memory may contribute to the Grandview Church of Christ. If you would like to sign Gladys's online memorial book you may do so at www.funeralhomesmith.com.