Date of Service:
June 06, 2020
Date of Viewing:
June 06, 2020
Date of Interment:
June 06, 2020
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Loving wife and mother, Joanna Long Hinkle of Vero Beach, Florida, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 30, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Robert Hinkle. They were married at Emmanuel’s Reform Church in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, on September 13, 1952.
Joanna is lovingly remembered by her five sons, Robert Jr. of Katy, Texas; Timothy and his wife Tina of Vero Beach; Daniel and his wife Rhonda of Dana, North Carolina; Philip and his wife Teresa of Mineral Bluff, Georgia; and George and his wife Dena of Buffalo Grove, Illinois. She is also survived by her sister, Martha Sauer, of Hazleton, Pennsylvania.
She was blessed with and proud to be the grandmother of 25 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.
Joanna is predeceased by her parents Arthur and Deborah Glance; sister Edna (Glance) Cantner; daughter-in-law Young; and grandson Dalton.
Joanna was born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, on December 18, 1934. She graduated from Hazleton High School in 1952. She was married later that year in September to Robert Hinkle of Weatherly, Pennsylvania, where they lived together until 1971. In 1971, she relocated with her family to Roseland, Florida, to serve at Shiloh Youth Ranch. In 1979, she and Robert moved to Vero Beach where she was a long-time member at Grace Baptist Church. Joanna came to faith in Jesus Christ in 1956 and lived her life for Him. She faithfully served for many years as a vocalist, pianist, and in various youth programs and activities within the church. She was a faithful wife, a caring daughter and sister, a loving grandmother, but most important she was our mom.
The family will receive friends and relatives for visitation from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2020, at Grace Baptist Church, 1285 43rd Avenue, Vero Beach, Florida, 32960. Memorial services will take place immediately following at 2:00 p.m., followed by the interment service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Because of her love and dedication to the church, in lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be given to Grace Baptist Church Building Fund.
Arrangements by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Tim - Grandson
June 3, 2020, 12:40 pm
She will always be remembered as a loving grandmother who loved to sit in the garden and enjoy the beauty of God’s creation and the love of her family. Love and miss you Anna.
Rocco Cooler - Friend
June 4, 2020, 12:11 am
The loss of a Mother cannot be described in words. My Grandfather once told me your mother is your best friend. I came to understand when I lost mine. God is good he is faithful to all His good promises. Psalm 62:1,2.
Cornelia - Great-grand daughter
June 4, 2020, 2:36 pm
Romans 8:28 (KJV) And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. I will miss her very much but I am also happy to know she is in a better place with the Lord.
Martha Sauer - Sister
June 4, 2020, 7:37 pm
My sister was my best friend besides being my sister. I will miss her with all my heart. We had so much fun as kids growing up. We face timed for years besides Skyped before that. We never missed a night. We had fun reminiscing a lot and she was so anxious for me to come down. It was the plan before covid19 and that ruined it. I am so grateful I was able to talk to her the night before she passed. My heart breaks for her everyday of my life. RIP dear sister. Love you , Martha
Teri, Jim and Jake Norconk AND John Markham - Neighbor and friend
June 5, 2020, 11:50 pm
May God comfort all of Mrs. Hinkle’s family and friends. We know she was a wonderful wife, mother and friend- and for us, a wonderful neighbor- always with a smile and helping hand, just like her husband! We know they are dancing in heaven as we miss them here on earth! God bless!
WAYNE FUNK - My family and yours were long friends when in Weatherly.
June 6, 2020, 3:34 pm
Losing your mother is a very sad day…God is with all of you and her. God will provide the comfort through Jesus. My sympathies are with all of you.
Tom Flinn - Friend
June 18, 2020, 3:32 pm
Bob was my landlord when I got married in 1983. Really nice guy. Didn’t really know Mrs. Hinkle, but used to see them out to dinner all the time. Sending my thoughts and prayers to the family.