Marion Simpson Hines

Marion Simpson Hines passed peacefully on August 20, 2022 at her home in Jacksonville, Florida. Born in Tampa, Florida on February 5, 1935 to Edward and Ruth Simpson, Marion grew up in Fort Myers, Florida, graduating from Fort Myers High School in 1953, attending Florida State University and graduating from University of North Florida in 1987. At FSU she was a member of Phi Mu, a social sorority. In the early 1950's, she moved to New York where she worked for Pan American World Airways. In December of 1958, she married John J. Hines, Jr. of New York. In 1963 Marion returned to Florida, settling in the Jacksonville area for the last 50 years.

Marion raised her three sons in Atlantic Beach, playing tennis for Selva Marina Country Club, and working at the Bounty gift shop. She was a member of St. Paul's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church. In the 1980’s she moved to the San Marco area, where she was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church and Unitarian Universalist Church of Jacksonville. After graduating from UNF, Marion taught middle school in Duval County for 10 years, before retiring.

Marion was predeceased by her son Richard Patrick Hines in 1973 and her son John Gregory Hines in 2021. Marion is survived by her son Edward Hines, and his wife Meredith, and their children, John, William, and Charles. Marion is also survived by her numerous nieces and nephews.

A collection of photos of Marion are online at www.MarionHines.com

A memorial service will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Unitarian Universalist Church of Jacksonville, 7405 Arlington Expy, Jacksonville, FL 32211, (904) 725-8133. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in Marion’s memory may be made to Jacksonville Public Education Fund, 40 East Adams Street, Suite 110, Jacksonville, FL 32202 (904) 356-7757 or Duval Audubon Society P.O. Box 16304 Jacksonville, FL 32245

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.neptunesociety.com/location/jacksonville-cremation for the Hines family.