Bette Mooney Hinman

Bette Mooney Hinman, 82, died on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Grace Ridge. She was born February 15, 1932 in Burke County to the late John Wesley Mooney and Annie Mae Duckworth Mooney.
Bette was a graduate of the first graduating class of Salem High School in 1950. In 1955, she left Morganton to live in Oakland, California, before returning home in 1998. Bette was an avid fan of the Oakland A’s baseball team, and loved to collect Oakland A’s memorabilia. She also loved to gather photographs and put them in albums.
Bette is survived by her siblings, Ruby Orders and husband, Alva of Morganton, Helen Genovesi and husband, Mario of New York, Carolyn Franklin of Morganton, and Herman Mooney and friend, Agnes of Morganton; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
In addition to her parents, Bette was preceded in death by her husband, Stannis Hinman.
The committal service will be held at 12:30 p.m., Monday, November 24, 2014 at Burke Memorial Park Mausoleum with Rev. David Orders officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Burke Hospice and Palliative Care, 1721 Enon Road, Valdese, NC 28690.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.