Major H. Winfield Funeral Home | Steelton, PA

Obituary For Thewantha Hines

Mother Thewantha B. Hines, 93, of Harrisburg, was promoted to Glory on Tuesday, April 18,2023, at Harrisburg Hospital.

She was the cherished widow and first lady of the late Pastor Carl E. Hines Jr., former pastor of Shiloh Church of God in Christ, in Harrisburg PA. She was born in Reading PA, a graduate of Reading High School and an accomplished pianist and musician.

Mother Hines was the oldest of six siblings. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Matthew, Howard, Lewis Henry, Joseph Jones, as well as a sister Ruth Williams. Mother Hines met and married Pastor Carl E. Hines at Mt Zion Church of God in Christ in Reading, Pennsylvania. The couple soon followed the call of ministry to Shiloh where they served faithfully for forty-one years. This was a blessed union for 56 years and Mother Hines continued to support the ministries and vision of her late husband. She served as a member and musician for the Shiloh Sanctuary Choir, Mother’s Board, Spiritual Mother to the Daughter’s Hannah Prayer Group at Shiloh, Shiloh Noon Day Prayer Leader and former vice president and president of the Interdenominational Minister’s Wives and Widows Association. Mother Hines faithfully served as the Church Mother of Upon This Rock Ministries Church of God in Christ in Harrisburg until her passing. She wore many hats: loving wife, devoted mother, proud grandmother, supportive first lady, musician, intercessor, church mother, and community leader. In her leisure, she loved to travel, host family and friends in her home and enjoyed desserts and sweets. Her greatest loves were God, her beloved husband Carl, family, and church family.

Mother Hines is survived by daughter, First Lady Carol Scott (Kevin)of Harrisburg; son, Supt.William Hines (Denise) of Harrisburg; daughter, Evangelist Donna Doziar of Harrisburg; daughter, Pastor Jacquelyn Swan (Willie) of Lebanon; son, Mark Hines of Harrisburg; daughter, Thewantha Torain (Erick) of New Jersey; thirteen grandchildren; 41 great grands and five great-great grandchildren.

A celebration of Mother Hines’ life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 28 in the Sanctuary of Shiloh Church of God in Christ, 5950 Derry St, Harrisburg, with viewing from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. and burial in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.

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My deepest condolences and prayers for the family. She was such a wonderful Godly woman. It was like sunshine when you saw her hence the yellow candle.

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To the Hines family: Deepest sympathy I will always remember Mother Hines smile, walking tall, full of love and compassion. Much love, Maria Phoenix Davis.

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My deepest sympathies to the Hines family. I worked with Bill and Mark. She sounds like an amazing woman. May she rest in peace and rise in glory.

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My heart felt Condolences to my childhood family on the passing of Mother Hines. I remember her standing in the doorway on Spruce St. We had better come through like we had some sense. Always pleasantly spoken and sincere. With Love Clara Nelson Brown.

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Our deepest condolences to Nadia & family! May GOD wrap you in HIS loving arms & give you comfort & peace. Blessings & Prayers for all of you. Vicki & John Winters🙏🏾🙏🏾

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Sending much love to the Hines family. I chose a white candle because Mother Hines was a pure in spirit. Her love touched many lives. Her greatness as a wife, mother, grandmother was second to none. Patricia Garrett Thomas (Patsy)

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I am so grateful that I had many opportunities to be in the presence of Mother Hines. What a woman of grace and class. Her words of wisdom to me are knitted in my heart. I send my heart felt condolences to the family. Thank you for sharing your mother with me. With the Sweet Love of Jesus, Apostle Brenda Alton, PhD.

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My sincere condolences to the Hines family. Mother Hines was a loving and caring wife and mother. She was devoted to the church and kind to all. Sincerely, Julius (Sonny) Garrett

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I chose blue for my lit candle because Mother Hines was that breath of fresh air! No matter what you were feeling any given day, after talking to Mother Hines you left with a feeling like you can breathe again! She was so personable, I LOVED that I was Natascha when she saw me and not Sister Wilburn! She will be greatly missed and I rejoice with her while she has gone to be with the Lord as well as the love of her life! 💙

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She will be missed by so many. What a great example of a Wiman of God

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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