Kenneth Poe Funeral Services

December 14, 2025

Linda Theus Hinson was peacefully raised up to our Heavenly Father on December 14, 2025, surrounded by her husband and three children.

Linda was born on February 4, 1952, in Boston, Massachusetts, to Dr. and Mrs. Walter Wyman Theus. Wanting to return home, the Theus family moved to Columbia, South Carolina, where Linda grew up. She made many lifelong friends, and to this day, her sixth-grade class continues to celebrate their reunions.

Linda was a biology major and a member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority at Queens College, where she served as president of the Panhellenic Council and was a member of the varsity basketball team. Upon graduation, she earned a certification in Medical Technology from Presbyterian Hospital and worked for many years at Cabarrus Hospital (now Atrium Northeast).

On January 10, 1981, Linda married Jack Hinson and settled in a bungalow on Sunset Drive. They started a family with their first two children, Mary Julia Hinson Walker (Scott) and Anna Frances Hinson Menser (John). The Hinsons later moved to Portland Avenue, where they have lived since 1986. Their third child, Jack (John) Theus Hinson (Tory Thomas Hinson), was welcomed home there.

Linda was the mayor of Portland Avenue, knowing everyone up and down the street and often stopping neighbors near her house to say hello and offer her famous enchiladas (or “linchiladas”).

Family was the most important priority of Linda’s life. She was a faithful caregiver to her mother, father, two aunts, and mother-in-law. Linda gave of herself tirelessly in the raising of her three children, of whom she was immensely proud. She compassionately comforted grieving souls for five years through Stephen Ministry at her home church, Myers Park Presbyterian Church.

Linda never met a stranger and was always interested in other people’s stories, often striking up conversations in restaurants, checkout lines, and while on vacation. She brought smiles even during her chemotherapy and radiation treatments. She was a selfless friend to many, helping others through difficult situations, always with a friendly smile and words of wisdom. Linda will be remembered as a true servant and was deeply loved by all who knew her.

Linda is survived by her husband of nearly 45 years, Jack Hinson, who will deeply miss her wit, intellect, devotion, grammar corrections, and unapologetic opinions. Living on in “Inga’s” legacy are her three children, Mary Julia Walker, Anna Hinson, and Jack Hinson Jr.; her seven grandchildren—Clara, Julia, Grace, Josie, Theus, Weezy, and Lockhart; her beloved brothers, William H. Theus and Walter W. Theus Jr., both of Columbia; her “sister-cousin,” Julie Scott; numerous cousins; and countless people whose lives she touched. Those fortunate enough to know Linda truly respected and loved her.

The family would like to thank Dr. Julie Fisher, oncologist; the chemotherapy and radiation physicians at Atrium; Dr. Tina Kennelly, primary care physician at Tryon Medical; and Dr. Meg Hoolihan. All of these fine people gave the family the gift of Linda’s presence a little longer.

A service to honor Linda’s life will be held on January 10, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Myers Park Presbyterian Church, 2501 Oxford Place, Charlotte, NC 28207. A reception will follow at a location to be determined.

Memorials in Linda’s memory may be made to Myers Park Presbyterian Church, 2501 Oxford Place, Charlotte, NC 28207.

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28204; (704) 641-7606. Online condolences may be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.