Memorial service will be held Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at W.E. Lusain Funeral Home and Crematory. Walk-through visitation will be from 1:00pm-1:30pm and service to follow after.
Lizzie R. Hines was born in Union, South Carolina on February 18th to the late Robert and Lillie Ruth Rice in 1946. She was the eldest of nine children. With a loving heart, mothering nature and her warm smile Lizz captured the hearts of many. A former truck driver and retired employee of Montgomery County Children Services. An active and devoted member of the North Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses; where she took extreme delight in fellowshipping with her spiritual family at meetings and working alongside them in the field ministry.
Lovingly referred to as Suga-Meat, Meat by a few and Cookie. She enjoyed watching the food network and football (big Cleveland Browns fan). She adored her family, friends and left her mark on all she encountered. A no nonsense, strong-willed, say it like it was, determined woman, with a chic sense of style and grace. She lived and spoke with purpose.
Lizz was proceeded in death by; her loving husband of 35 years, Raymond T. Hines, both parents, sisters Linda Ferguson, Brenda Smith and brother, Daniel Rice. She leaves to cherish her memory; son Bryant (Ebony) Pickens, daughters Melva (Reginald) Beard and Rashida (Shawn) Floyd. Brothers; Robert (Modestine) Rice, Dennis (Darlene) Rice, Willie James Rice and Lewis Rice. Sisters; Mamie (Johnny) Harris and Sarah Williams. Grandchildren; Tiarra (Jerome) White, Reginald Beard, Rondale (Sasha) Beard, Bryant Pickens, Kamesha Gentry, Bryantae' Pickens, Jordan Hall, Jalynn Floyd, Jaluan Floyd, and Javel Floyd. 19 great-grandchildren, a host of nieces,nephews, cousins, as well as, her extended spiritual family. Special friends Marsha Boyd, Ellen Dozier, Carolyn Mosley, Brenda Maupins and Gary and Cindy Custenborder.
Professional arrangements entrusted to W.E. Lusain Funeral Home.
