On December 26, 2025 in Wiggins, MS, the final chapter in the earthly life of Mary Alice Jones-Hinton
was closed by the quiet touch of God in calling her home.
Mary Alice was born August 12, 1954 to her parents, the late Samuel and Missouri Brown-Jones in Wiggins,
Mississippi. Also preceding her in death was a brother, J. L. Jones and sisters, Lidthea Crockrum and Linda Mays.
At an early age, she confessed Christ and joined St. Paul United Methodist church, which is now H.A. Brown
Memorial Church. She remained a faithful member and served as the church secretary and President of UMW until
her death. Also, she was a faithful member of the Stone-Loc Reunion Committee.
Mary Alice attended Locker High School and was a graduate of Stone High School in 1972. She sought
further education at Alcorn University. She later attended Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College where she
obtained her certification in Unit Clerk.
Her past employment includes Azalea Garden, Brown & Miller Pickle Factory and the Stone County School
System where she retired in 2010.
A lifetime of precious memories will be cherished by her loving husband, Mitchell Hinton whom they shared
two beautiful daughters, Chasity (late Raymond) Collins and Chelsea Hinton, one brother, Julius Jones all of
Wiggins, MS; one sister, Sadie Jefferson of Alexandria, LA; four grandson, Chasden Collins, Daylon Collins, Jayden
Mitchell Collins, and Logan Hinton, two brothers-in-law John Mark Crockrum and Vernon Hinton Jr. all of
Wiggins, MS; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, special friends, Gail Collins, Claudia Fairley, Margaret Everret
and numerous other family and friends.