Anita Beth Hinds 47 of Orange died Friday June 26 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Funeral Services will be Tuesday June 30th at 10:00 am at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Reverend Barry Bradley will officiate. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Monday June 29th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Anita was born in Orange on July 13, 1961. She was a graduate of West Orange High School. Her family was the most important thing in her life. Anita and her two daughters had a very special relationship; she spoke with both of them daily. Other passions in Anita's life were traveling with her family especially to the Cayman Islands. Anita loved being outdoors especially gardening and watching her birds. Anita will be remembered for her kindness, humbleness, and also as a great listener. For the last 8 years Anita worked along side her husband Richard and other family members at American Fence. Anita was responsible for the daily administrative functions for the company.
Anita is survived by her husband Richard Hinds of Orange, two daughters Amber Hinds Williams and her husband Ryan of Orange, Erin Hinds Dwight and her husband Jonathan of Dallas. Parents Morris and Bertha Thomas of West orange, Sisters Susan Gilbeaux and husband Ricky of Orange, Becky Brister of Orange and Jodie Gunter and husband Jimmy Of Wyoming. Brothers David Thomas and wife Brenda and Tugie Thomas and wife Kim of Orange. Others left to cherish Anita's memory are her Father and Mother in Law Ethan and Ann Hinds of Orange, brothers-in-law, David Hinds and wife Pam, and Doyle Hinds and wife Janis all of Orange; and numerous nieces and nephews.