Norma Mae Hinant

Norma Rountree Hinant, 84, of Chester, VA, passed away peacefully on her birthday, January 2, 2023. Norma was born at home in Sandy Cross, NC, on January 2, 1939, to the late Thomas William Rountree & Sarah Elizabeth Hurdle Rountree. Norma was preceded in death by seven siblings; and one grandson, Tim.

Norma is survived by one sister, and her best friend, Virginia Rountree Smith, of Sandy Cross, NC. Her son, David Hinant, Sr. and wife, Valerie, of Chester, VA; and daughter, Rhonda. Two grandsons, Benjamin Hinant and wife, Lauren, of King and Queen, VA, and David Hinant, Jr., of Chester, VA; one great-granddaughter, Sadie Olivia Hinant; numerous devoted nieces, nephews, and friends.

Norma was retired from the United States Department of Defense, with over 35 years of federal service. She was a lifetime Christian, who enjoyed playing the piano, and spending time with family and friends.

The family will receive friends on Saturday January 7, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. until 11 a.m., with a memorial service to follow immediately at 11:00 a.m., in the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, with Pastor Stephen Rountree officiating. Interment will be held at a later date, at the Rountree Family Cemetery, in Sandy Cross, NC.