Leta Ann Hileman
August 8, 1931 — February 2, 2016
Leta Dinsmore Hileman, 84, of Newport passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at Crystal Coast Hospice House.
Leta was born August 8, 1931, the daughter of Gladys Whitney Dinsmore and Lionel Dinsmore of Jonesboro, Maine. She attended Jonesboro High School and graduated in the class of 1949. She was a Yankee through and through and an avid Red Sox and New England Patriots Fan.
She retired from Coastal Ventures, Inc. in 1996. Enjoyed her work and made many friends during her employment. Leta enjoyed traveling, skiing, going to the beach and swimming. She was a country girl at heart and loved taking long drives in the country on a sunny day, reading a good book, and dining out with friends.
Leta raised four children. She took great pride in them and her beloved grandchildren. Moved to North Carolina in 2006 to be closer to her family and enjoy its beaches. Upon moving to Newport, she made lasting friendships that were very dear to her. She enjoyed baking, cooking and sharing her goodies with her neighbors. She was helpful and kind and humorous and will be missed more than you can imagine.
She is survived by her four children, Carol Jones and husband Jim of Newport, NC, Deborah Brunotts and husband Jerry of Panama City Beach, FL. Brenda Bowles and husband Frank of Bristow, VA and Hayward L. Hileman and wife Cindy of Aiken, SC; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren and her beloved older sister, Genevieve Johnson of Plymouth, MA and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and her beloved twin sister, Greta M. Foss.
It is our mother’s desire to have her ashes in Maine. A memorial service and gathering will be held at a later date yet to be determined by the family in her hometown in Maine. The family looks forward to hearing from her Maine friends and family their stories of Mom.
The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport. Their care and love and compassion for our mother and our family were a true blessing and she loved you all.
In lieu of flowers or cards the family requests a donation in their mothers name to Crystal Coast Hospice Center in Newport, NC, PO box 640 Newport, NC 28570.