Murdis Louise Hines, lovingly known as Weezie, 89, of Elkhart was called to be with her Savior on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born in Tipton County, TN on January 24, 1935, to the late Emmit and Nellie (Jackson) Hines.

Louise was also preceded in death by her siblings, Emmit Hines Jr., Mary Helen Hines, Eddie Hines, Elmer Hines, Stanley Hines, Pearl Terry and Karline Murray; son, Sylvester Hines; and grandson, Shaquille O'Neal. She is survived by her children, Robert E. (Tonda) Hines, Belinda L. (Steve) Hines-Gates, Larry O'Neal, Curtis A. Hines, Lester Hines; 10 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; 6 great great grandchildren; siblings, Carnetis (Alonzo) Jackson, Nellie (Pastor Thompson) Thompson, Susie (Andrew) Williams, Albert (Debra) Hines, and Jessie (Marie) Hines; Susie Taylor; and Martha Irving; and special sister, Halcyone Allen.

Visitation will take place on Friday, October 25, 2024, from 11 a.m. to noon at Community Missionary Baptist Church, 228 Chapman Ave. Elkhart, IN 46516. A service will follow at noon with Rev. Clarence Jones officiating and Louise will be laid to rest at Prairie Street Cemetery immediately following the service. Billings Funeral Home was entrusted by her family to assist with arrangements.

Louise was a kind, loving, and caring mother, grandmother, and sister who served the Lord faithfully. She was an active member of Community Missionary Baptist Church where she was devoted to singing in the church choir. Louise absolutely loved her church family and there is no doubt that her church family loved her. Family meant the world to her, especially when she could host family cookouts, BBQs, and Christmas get-togethers when she would serve the best Mac and Cheese and DeLight. Louise loved getting kisses from her grandchildren and grand dog, Valor.

Louise had a large heart and loved to express her love by making sure everyone had a gift around Christmas. She made sure everyone had a gift for Christmas, even if it was just a pair of socks, or she would bake you your favorite cake or pie. Louise made sure everyone felt included and loved. Louise enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest. She could often be found dancing joyfully, no matter the genre of music and no matter what she was doing. Louise could be cooking, cleaning, or shopping and find a reason to dance. She will be dearly missed by her loving family, church family, and many friends.