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Mary Ellen Sloan Hinson, 77, of Mooresville, NC, passed away on May 5, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin Hunter Sloan Sr. and Mary Eloise Marvin Sloan, and her brother, Marvin Hunter Sloan Jr. She was a graduate of the East Mecklenburg High School Class of 1956. In addition, she graduated from Charlotte Memorial Hospital (now known as CMC) in 1957 as an X-ray technician. She later attended Cleveland Community College and earned dual Associate degrees in Accounting and Business. Ellen was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Mooresville and enjoyed being a member of the Pastor's class when her health allowed. She was passionate about genealogy and proud of her heritage that included being a 7th generation Mecklenburg County native. This passion led her to be a prominent member of multiple historical organizations. Ellen served in the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in several offices. Her final office was that of Honorary Vice President General on a national level. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution serving as a Recording Secretary. She also belonged to the Hereditary Order of the Families of the Presidents and First Ladies of America, the General Society of Mayflower Descendants and the National Society of Women Descendants of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company. Ellen was also an avid quilter and participated in the local Quilting Guild and entered her quilts in various quilting shows. Survivors include her devoted husband of 57 years, Bobby D. Hinson; daughter, Mary Elizabeth Hinson Sheek (Beth) and husband, Darby, of Troutman, NC; daughter, Deana J. Hinson of Blacksburg, VA. Ellen was a loving and loyal grandmother to Joshua Wyatt and wife, Angela, of Troutman, NC; Emma Betz of Portland, OR; and Eli Betz and Addie Betz of Blacksburg, VA. She had one great grandson, Kadyn Wyatt. Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 7 from 5:00-7:00 PM at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home in Mooresville. Funeral services will held at 1:00 PM on Monday, May 9 at First Presbyterian Church of Mooresville. A private burial service will occur at Sharon Memorial Cemetery in Charlotte. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the scholarship funds of the National Society of the Colonial Dames XVII 202 293 1700, 1300 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036.

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Mary Ellen Sloan Hinson

November 29, 1938 - May 5, 2016