Ginger M. Hines

Ginger Melissa Hines, affectionately known as Auntie Nashia, was born on September 2, 1967, in Forest City, North Carolina; to the late LauRann "Toby" Hines and Jimmy Black.

Ginger was a staple within her community. She naturally commanded everyone's attention with her distinct and roaring voice. As the voice of the neighborhood, you can casually see her taking walks to the store, waving to every car that drives by, and talking with favorite neighbors.
She enjoyed swimming, building positive relationships with children, watching 90s cartoons, and feeding the animals, especially birds. She took pride in upkeep of the neighborhood; you could traditionally find her sweeping and singing her favorite melodies in front of her house.

As an avid reader and mathematician, with a passion for education, Ginger was a longtime childcare provider. In her words, "I raised everybody!" She loved assisting with the growth and development of the youth. She was a walking dictionary. As a mother to her son Jalon, she always ensured he understood and valued the love she had for him. With the language she created throughout the years, she spoke into his heart to remind him of the deeper meaning and appreciation for life.

Ginger is survived by her son Jalon Hines, her significant other Roger "Abdul" Kennerly, her sisters Constance (Hardy) Hines, Tammi Hines, Brandy (Alden) Hines, Samantha Hines, Vera Hines all of Albany, New York, her brothers Scott Mayes of Raleigh, North Carolina, and Thomas (Ingrid) Hines of Tampa, Florida. Her aunt Mae Katherine Hines and uncle Dannye (Lola) Mayes. Her Family-in-Love, mother-in-love Aidela Kennerly, sister-in-love Barbara Kennerly, brothers-in-love Norman Kennerly, Barry Kennerly, Willie Kennerly, Mike Kennerly, Kelvin Kennerly, Billie Kennerly, Nick Kennerly, and Anthony James Farmer, Her nephews Prince Hines, Jamel Hines, Jordon Hines, Alshareem Grey, Tobias Seawell, Kaylen Mayes, Mitchell Mayes, Stephen Hines, Christian Hines. Her nieces Shazzia Hines, Marshay Hines, Aamani Hines, Jashawna Hines, Jill Mayes, Anazare' Grey, and Jacqueline Hines. Her great-nephew Elias Hines. Her great-nieces Navae Hines, Journey Wilson, Harmony Wilson, and Harlow Sturdivant. Her lifelong best friends Tonia DeCuir and Michelle Jones, her sister girl Iesha Longmire, as well as Poppa James "Bo" Keen.

A visitation will be held on Thursday November 3rd from 11am-12pm with a service from 12pm-1pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd, Colonie NY