CLARINA HINNANT

On Saturday, October 4, 2025, the Lord whispered, “Clarinda, your laboring on earth is finished. I have prepared a resting place for you.” Clarinda Hinnant was born on Monday, June 1, 1931, in Dakota, Georgia, to the late William Edmondson and Virginia Gray Edmondson. She was preceded in death by her beloved siblings — Howard Martin, Edith Martin Perry, Willa Inez Edmondson Price, Eddie Eugene Edmondson, and William Edmondson, Jr. Affectionately known to her family as “Sista,” Clarinda moved to Washington, D.C., at the age of fifteen to live with her sister, Edith Perry, and her Aunt Ruth McArthur. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined Peace Baptist Church, where her faith continued to guide her throughout her life. After completing her schooling, Clarinda began working as a domestic before starting her lifelong career as a Dietetic Assistant at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). In 1967, she married Samuel Hinnant, Sr., joining him in raising his four children, and together they welcomed one child from their union. In December 1991, after thirty-five years of faithful service, Clarinda retired from NIH. Following her retirement, she moved to Unadilla, Georgia, to assist her brother in caring for their mother. She returned home in 1996 and resumed active membership in Peace Baptist Church, serving faithfully in the Missionary Ministry. Clarinda was a woman full of strength. She loved being out and about—visiting the sick and shut-in, shopping at the mall, spending time with family, and attending church activities. She found simple joys in watching television, playing solitaire, and sharing laughter with loved ones. She leaves to cherish her loving memories: her daughter Virginia Hinnant-Thomas (Ronald) and four step-children, Andre Hinnant, Donnie Anderson (Jeffrey), Veronica Barber (Thomas), and Samuel Hinnant, Jr. (Melvina); nine grandchildren, Amata Anderson (Great Granddaughters Aubrey Anderson and Austin Anderson), Cardice & Rashad Minnis (Great Grandchildren Nycerra Minnis & Kaesaun Minnis), Paris Anderson (Great Grandson Portlan), Brian Moore, Dawn Moore (Great Grandsons Jayden Moore & Ethan), Mario & Kendra Nettles (Great Grandchildren Imani Nettles & William Gatewood) Thomas Barber, Jr. (Great Grandchildren Nia Barber & Thomas, III), Tyree Thomas, and Kyle Thomas; and a host of family and friends.

CLARINA HINNANT

June 1, 1931 - October 4, 2025