Velma Hine

Velma Ruth Hine, 95, of Booneville, Arkansas (Freedom Community), passed peacefully at her home on January 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Velma was born on October 27, 1930, in Topeka, Kansas, to Hiram S. Coke and Goldie Lydia (Lee) Coke. She was a woman of strong character, quiet grace, and unwavering devotion to her family and community.

For 20 years, Velma worked faithfully at Garland Coal Company, where she served as a secretary, bookkeeper, and payroll clerk. She later continued her service to others at the Booneville Human Development Center for five years before retiring in 2001. Her dedication, attention to detail, and work ethic left a lasting impression on those she worked with.

Velma was a devoted member of Freedom Freewill Baptist Church and took great pride in her heritage as a DAR registrant. Her faith guided her life, and she lived with kindness, humility, and compassion for others.

She leaves behind a legacy of love to be cherished by her husband, Edward Hine of the home; her three children, Gene Berg and wife Vickie of Topeka, Kansas, Donna Coke of Bothell, Washington, and Lahne Gates and husband Damon of Bothell, Washington; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. She was deeply loved as a wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, and her presence will be profoundly missed.

Velma's life was one of service, faith, and family-values she passed on to generations who will continue to honor her memory.

Arrangements are being entrusted to Heritage Memorial Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas.