Kaye Park Hinckley

Glover Funeral Home of Dothan

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Posted by: Glover Funeral Home
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Date: May 06 2024 11:11 AM

Kaye Park Hinckley, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend entered eternal life peacefully at her home in Dothan, Alabama on May 4, 2024, at the age of 79 after bravely battling cancer.

Born and raised in Dothan, Alabama, Kaye graduated from Dothan High School in 1962 and later earned a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from Spring Hill College in 1966.  It was there that Kaye met the love of her life and best friend, George. They were married at St. Columba Catholic Church in Dothan on August 6, 1966.  Kaye embraced the role of motherhood with grace, raising five children and anticipating the arrival of her 14th grandchild in August.

Kaye is survived by her devoted husband of nearly 58 years, George, her sister Mary and her five children, Stephanie Hellmers, Chris Hinckley, Sheila Hoots, Anne Marie Noll, and Patrick Hinckley, her three sons-in-law, Chip Hellmers, Matt Hoots, and Pat Noll and daughters-in-law, Heather Hinckley and Cara Hinckley.  Kaye also leaves behind fourteen very treasured grandchildren, Carl (Rose), Thomas (Brianna), Will, Ally, Daniel, Anthony, Matthew, Caroline, John Patrick, Susanna, Georgia, James Park, Camille, baby Hinckley, and nieces and cousins.  She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Dorothy Park, and her grandparents, Kenneth and Ethel Shealy.

Kaye’s legacy was one of remarkable achievements.  An award-winning author, a former advertising agency owner, and a gifted artist, she was blessed with many talents. Yet, above all, Kaye’s most profound impact was felt in her role as a mother.  Kaye’s unwavering faith, hope, and love, rooted deeply in her Catholic faith, left a permanent mark on all who knew her. Kaye’s devotion to family and her firm belief in goodness made her a true guiding light.  Her profound influence will forever resonate in the lives of her children, who consider themselves blessed to have had her as their mother.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Father Patrick Gallagher for his continued love and support and to Dayspring Hospice for their care during Kaye’s illness.

Visitation will be held at Glover Funeral Home on Thursday, May 9th at 6:00 p.m. followed by the rosary at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 10th at 10:30 a.m. at St. Columba Catholic Church Chapel. Burial will follow Memory Hill Cemetery with Glover Funeral Home directing. 

Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com

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