Ms. Carla Denise Hinton

November 12, 1956-April 4, 2026 Carla Denise Hinton November 12, 1956 – April 4, 2026 Carla Denise Hinton, beloved mother, family matriarch, and woman of faith, peacefully transitioned from this life on April 4, 2026, at the age of 69. Carla was a woman whose presence brought comfort, strength, and love to all who knew her. She lived a life rooted in faith, guided by grace, and filled with compassion for others. Her warm spirit, wisdom, and unwavering love for her family will forever remain in the hearts of those she touched. Carla was a proud graduate of Arthur Hill High School, Class of 1975, in Saginaw, Michigan. She furthered her education by studying mortuary science at Delta College, reflecting her compassion and dedication to serving others during life’s most difficult moments. Carla was a lifelong member of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Saginaw, Michigan, where she was raised in the faith under the leadership of the late Rev. Dr. Harold C. Huggins. Her faith remained a guiding force throughout her life. Carla worked at General Motors and later dedicated nearly 15 years of service to the Emmaus House of Saginaw, where she mentored women transitioning from incarceration. Through her compassion, wisdom, and unwavering support, she became a guiding light to many women seeking a second chance, helping them rebuild their lives with dignity, strength, and hope. Carla was preceded in death by her parents, John and Doris Hinton; her younger sister, Rhonda (Hinton) Mathis; her younger brother, Tyrone Washington; her grandparents, Eddie and Johnnie Mae (Sipp) Hinton and Jeff and Leora (May) Atwater; her childhood best friend and godmother to her children, Regina Warren; along with a host of uncles, aunts, and cousins. Carla was a devoted mother whose greatest joy was her children and family. Carla’s nurturing spirit, kind heart, and enduring encouragement shaped the lives of many. She was known for her strength during life’s challenges and her ability to uplift others even in difficult times. Carla leaves to cherish her memory her loving children: Jonathan Hinton of Saginaw, Michigan, Saleem (Dr. Quentrese) Hinton of Dardenne Prairie, Missouri, Rhonda Rivera of Saginaw, Michigan, and Deyonis (Naseralyn) Hinton of Belleville, Michigan; her cherished grandchildren, Jon’Nai Hinton, My’Angel Rivera, Arsenio Dukes, Jr., and Dor’ Rhonda Dukes, all of Saginaw, Michigan, Deyonis Hinton II, Jonas Hinton, and Gracelyn Hinton, all of Belleville, Michigan, and Saleem Hinton, Jr. of Dardenne Prairie, Missouri; one great-grandchild, Kamonte Ford of Saginaw, Michigan; her brother, Joseph Washington, Jr. of Flint, Michigan; three nephews, Jerry (Evanda) Mathis, Jr. of Battle Creek, Michigan, Gary Thomas of Saginaw, Michigan, and Wayne Thomas of Saginaw, Michigan; special friend of over 40 years, Lee Berry of Bay City, Michigan; along with a host of relatives and dear friends who will continue to honor her legacy of love, faith, and resilience. The family finds comfort in the promise of scripture: “Absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.” — 2 Corinthians 5:8 Family hour will take place at 10:00 a.m.Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Evans & Browne's Funeral Home, 441 N. Jefferson Ave., Saginaw, MI 48601 with the funeral service commencing at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Dennis Laffoon will officiate with interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery 3210 S. Washington Ave., Saginaw, MI 48601. Visitation will take place from 2:00-6:00 p.m. Friday, April 17, 2026, at the funeral home.

Ms. Carla Denise Hinton

November 12, 1956 - April 4, 2026