Mary Frances Hinkle

Mary Frances Hinkle Salem, South Carolina Mary Frances Hinkle “Goodmama”, 83, loving wife of 57 years to Ralph “Larry” Hinkle, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born April 27, 1940, in Cullowhee, North Carolina, Mary was the daughter of the late Lewis Herman Williams and Nellie Frances Williams. Mary completed the 7th grade in the Pickens School System. She had two siblings, a sister, Bess Williams Swayngham, and a brother, Truman Joe Williams. She enlisted in the United States Navy on October 26, 1961, as a Navy Wave & worked in the Federal Building in New York until October 23, 1964. Prior to her service she worked in the spinning room at Runnymede & Gayley Mills from the age of 14. Mary, along with her husband Larry, were the owners of Hinkle Jeep Sales in Pickens, SC. Mary was the Vice President of the business and together with her husband & many wonderful employees, Hinkle Jeep Sales became the World’s Largest Jeep dealer for AMC Jeep. Receiving many awards from Hinkle’s Jeep for her “GET UP and GO” work ethic. The most special part of Mary’s life was her grandchildren, her world centered around them. Her hobbies were gardening, saving flowers on the clearance rack at Lowe’s, cooking, reading, fussing at Larry, and laying out in the sun & smoking her cigarettes. She loved caring for others, young and old. Survivors include her husband Larry Hinkle of the home; a son, Laramie S. Hinkle (wife Jarrod) of Salem; a daughter, Camala N. Hinkle (partner Jay Self) of Greenwood; four grandsons; Dustin Porter, David “Lache” Porter, Brodyn Hinkle, and Kaelin Hinkle; nieces Julie Williams, Mary “Mousie” Swayngham, and Susan Williams Dunaway; nephews, Tom Swayngham, and Terry Williams; and many other nieces and nephews by marriage, that she loved and adored. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hinkle was predeceased by a brother, Truman Joe Williams (and wife Anne) of Table Rock, and a sister, Bess Williams Swayngham (and husband Pat) of Pickens. The family is honoring their father and mother’s wishes and waiting until their father’s passing and spread their ashes together. Services for both will be held at a future date determined by our Lord and Savior. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Mary’s honor may be made to the John de la Howe Foundation, by mailing 192 Gettys Rd, McCormick, SC 29835, Attn: Stacie Smith Foundation Director, by calling (864) 391-0406, or by visiting their website at www.jdlhfoundation.com. Mountain View Funerals and Cremations- Pickens Chapel is serving the Hinkle family.

Mary Frances Hinkle

April 27, 1940 - November 22, 2023