lovie mae wesley hinton

1951-2007

Life Story

Birth and Family Background

Lovie Mae Wesley Hinton was born on December 8, 1951, a daughter of Woodrow Wesley (1924–1999) and Bessie Jordan Wesley (1926–2014). She was born into a family deeply rooted in Newton County, Mississippi, with longstanding ties to St. John Missionary Baptist Church and its surrounding community.

Her upbringing reflected the generational continuity documented so clearly—families who migrated for work and opportunity but maintained spiritual, familial, and burial ties to St. John.

Early Life and Community Roots

Lovie Mae was a native of Newton, and from an early age she was connected to St. John Missionary Baptist Church, where she was a member. Like many in her generation, her life bridged two worlds: the rural community that shaped her identity and the coastal cities where adulthood unfolded.

Marriage and Family Life

In 1969, Lovie Mae married James Jerry Keyhea in Gulfport, Mississippi, reflecting the strong presence of Newton County families along the Gulf Coast during this period. Later in life, she married a Hinton, from whom she took the surname by which she is remembered.

She was the mother of three sons:

Glenn David Walker, Jr. (Jackson, MS)
Dr. Michael James Walker (Forest, MS)
Keith C. Walker (Oakton, Virginia)

Through her children and grandchildren, Lovie Mae’s legacy extended well beyond Mississippi, reaching multiple states and generations.

Later Years and Death

Lovie Mae Wesley Hinton passed away on June 6, 2007, at Rush Medical Center, at the age of 55. Funeral services were held on June 9, 2007, at St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Newton, with burial following in the St. John Cemetery.

She was laid to rest among her parents, grandparents, and extended kin—returning once more to the church and cemetery that anchored her family’s history.

Survivors

At the time of her passing, survivors included:

Her three sons
Nine grandchildren
Two great-grandchildren
Her mother, Bessie Jordan Wesley
Two daughters (as listed in the obituary)
Five sisters
Two brothers
A large extended network of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends

Legacy

Lovie Mae Wesley Hinton’s life reflects the lived reality of many St. John families: born in Newton, shaped by migration, and returned home in death. Her story links the Wesley–Jordan family line across Newton County and the Gulf Coast, reinforcing St. John’s role as a permanent center of identity and belonging.

Her burial at St. John affirms that no matter how far life carried her, St. John remained home.

Resting Place

Saint John Missionary Baptist Church Graveyard

Photos/Albums

Sources

U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
Scott County Times, Lovie Mae Hinton Obituary, Wed, Jun 20, 2007 ·Page 18
U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019
U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current
U.S., Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002
U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

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