Carol Hinton

Carol Hinton was born on December 6, 1939, in Clovis, New Mexico to Clarence and Carolyn Hamilton.

She moved to Spring Lake Earth as a child, graduating from Spring Lake Earth High School in 1957. She then attended Texas Tech University before moving to Muleshoe and eventually Dimmitt, before settling in Amarillo.

She owned and operated Décor Limited in Amarillo, before moving to Clarendon where she had resided since 1976. She worked as a realtor for Cornell Real Estate as well as Jim Hayes for many years. She sold ads for the local radio station, KEFH for many years as well as served as the restaurant manager for the Clarendon Country Club for over 5 years. Carol was a devoted member of the First United Methodist Church, where she served in many ways, including teaching Sunday School.

In her younger year, Carol was a member of the Teen Tones, singing in many competitions, including a talent show where they won against Waylon Jennings, something she was always proud of. She was a proud member of the Red Hatters Club and loved playing rummy dummy with her friends.

Carol was known for her infectious smile that could light up a room, she never met a stranger and even animals of all kinds were drawn to her. She enjoyed music of all types but was an avid Elvis Presley fan. She enjoyed golfing, cooking, playing scrabble and Pictionary, coffee and a good visit and the occasional Colorado Bulldog. She was a die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan, a Tiger Woods fan and fan of Patrick Mahomes. More than anything though, she was a fan of her family. She was the best mother, grandmother, and great grandmother one could have.

She is survived by her daughter, Belinda Tindell and husband Stephen; 2 sons, Brett Bryant and wife Dawnya and Blake Bryant; all of Amarillo; 4 grandchildren, Amber Bryant, Trevor Guy and wife Stacy, Tia Van Ryn and husband Jeremy and Barron Bryant and fiancé Kelly; three great grandchildren, Trey Guy, Tripp Guy and Legend Van Ryn; her brother, Chuck Hamilton and wife Debbie of Tulsa; aunt, Nancy Kennon of Athens, GA; niece, Haley Medlo of Tulsa and many cousins and close friends who will miss her greatly.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her nephew, B.J. Hamilton.