Margaret Gibson Hynes, 86, of Beaumont, died Tuesday, November 4, 2008 in Lumberton. She was born in Eastland, Texas on March 24, 1922 to Horace and Viola Gibson. She lived most of her life in the Beaumont area.
Margaret went to Tarellton College in Stephenville; from there she worked in the assembly line during the war and received an award for her efforts. She attended University of Texas where upon meeting Joseph Kenneth Hynes. They moved to Kenneth’s hometown in Beaumont and had two children, John Patrick and Mary Alice. Margaret worked at Orgain Bell and Tucker, Swope Travel Agency along with other jobs to help take care of her family. Later she attended Lamar University receiving her Master’s degree and becoming an English teacher; she later retired from this field. Margaret served in the Texas State Guard in the 208th Military Police Battalion.
Margaret loved writing poetry and she was honored that Lamar University published some of her poetry. She also attended Cambridge University in England. Margaret and her family attended the Catholic Church and her children attended Catholic schools.
Around 1997 she moved to the hill country where she had always loved to visit. Her home was in Fredericksburg. Margaret loved to travel and enjoyed meeting new people. She was very intelligent and lived a full life until the debilitating disease Alzheimer’s took over.
The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to Rhonda Hamilton and Chris Pelkey with Lumberton Private Care Home for the compassion and loving care that they provided for their mother.
Survivors include her daughter, Mary Alice Hynes; grandson, Adam Dorsey both of Beaumont; sister, Elizabeth El Israel of Anchorage, Alaska; numerous nieces and nephews; and many other loving family members. Margaret was also godmother to The Donnelly’s.
Her son, John Patrick Hynes preceded her in death.
Her funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 15, 2008 at Church on the Rock North, 8060 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.
Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 3195 Calder, Suite 200, Beaumont, Texas 77702.
Margaret has gone home to Jesus our Savior, where she can now rest in peace. Thank the Good Lord.
