Susana G. Hines

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou  preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

                                                                                                                ~ Psalm 23

At the age of 100, we celebrate the life and legacy of Ms. Susana Gregg Hines. She was born on June 21, 1925 to the late Samuel and Susana Thomas Gregg in Baltimore, Maryland. She peacefully entered eternal rest on Thursday, January 1, 2026.

Susana and her sister the late Thelma Gregg Bacote were raised by their grandparents the late Wesley and Emily Gregg after the demise of their mother. They were reared in Hyman and McKnight, South Carolina.

Susana was affectionately called “Granny” by her family.

Susana was educated in the Claussen community school.

Susana was joined in holy matrimony to Mack Torise Hines, Sr. on February 2, 1946. They were blessed with five children. The love of her life, Mack Torise Hines, Sr. passed away on January 7, 1959.

Susana was a lifetime member of Salem United Methodist Church, Florence, SC and always supported her church. She was a faithful member who served on the Stewardess Board for many years until her health declined. While she was no longer able to attend service, she enjoyed watching Sunday Morning service every week on her iPad. She enjoyed reading her bible every night and studying her Sunday School lesson. Her favorite scripture was Psalm 23 and her favorite song was Amazing Grace.

In her spare time, she loved working in her yard, watching the local news channel and court shows. Her favorite color was green and her favorite flowers were red roses. She was known for her beautiful smile and kindness, good cooking, a warm heart and generous giving spirit.

Susana retired from Florence General Hospital working with the Environmental Services Department as a laundry worker in 1990.

Susana was preceded in death by her grandparents, Wesley and Emily Gregg; parents, Samuel and Susana Gregg; two sisters, Thelma (Sylvester) Bacote and Constella (Albert) Truitt; two brothers, Levern (Hattie) Williams and Leroy (Ruby) Williams; son, Rev. Dr. Mack Torise Hines, Jr.; daughter, Bobbie J. Hough, son-in-law, Alphonza Hough; one grandson, Michael T. Hines, Sr.; one great granddaughter, Skylar McNeil.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories are her children, Susie (Elijah) Cannon, Betty J. (Philip, Sr.) McNeil and Samson Hines all of Florence, SC; one daughter in-law, Gladys Hines of Florence, SC; twelve grandchildren, Sharonda L. Walls, Stacy C. Hines, Dr. Mack T. (Katherine) Hines, III, Shawn O. Cannon, Dr. Teresa M. Burks, Philip J. McNeil, Jr., Shannon H. (Steven) Williams, Melissa J. (Shiraz) Davis, Jonathan J. (Carlene) McNeil, Gregory J. Hines, Brian C. Summler, and Shannon S. (Vince) Wiggins; fifteen great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; three sister in-laws, Margie Hines, Mary Aiken, and Martha Spears; very special cousin / daughter Geraldine Nettles George and a host of other relatives and friends.

Please keep the family of Susana Gregg Hines in your thoughts and prayers.