O. Elfreida Blocker Hinshaw

Born April 3, 1938 in Jack County, TX the second daughter of Tom and Vernon Blocker.  She attended schools in Midland, Salesville, and Mineral Wells where she graduated in 1956.  She worked for Fort Wolters Army Base, Stephenville ISD, and Campbell Hospital were she retired in 2000.
She married David A. Hinshaw at the home of Rosa and JC Daves, her sister and brother-in-law, on June 8, 1956.  They celebrated 50 years of marriage together in June of 2006.  He preceded her in death on January 6, 2007. Two children, David L. and Frana L. made their lives complete.  The addition of three grandchildren added to their full enjoyment of life.  Taylor, Sladen and Hannah were the apples of Nonnie’s eye.  She loved them so very much.
Elfreida’s number one pastime was her three beautiful grandchildren. She enjoyed playing with them as well as just sitting and listening to their stories. She also was a writer of poetry. She had poems written about almost everything she had come into contact with that had meaning to her. Her poetry was a lifelong pastime of hers and will be cherished by her family for years to come.
She was a good and faithful Christian who taught Sunday school and loved her God and cherished her family.  She was a past member of Salesville Baptist Church, Beulah Baptist Church, and most recently North Side Baptist Church in Weatherford, TX.
Survivors include son, David L., daughter, Frana Finley and husband Curtis, sisters; Rosa Daves and husband JC, Joy Smith and husband Ben, Jaylene Guinn, and Rita Ringo and husband Richard, brothers; Wayne Blocker and wife Charlsie, and Gary Blocker.  Her grandchildren, Taylor, Sladen and Hannah, many family members and friends, as well as close friends, Doris and Jerry Reese, mourn her passing.  She has joined Christ with her husband and parents.
Services are scheduled for Saturday April 16, 2011, 10:00 a.m. at North Side Baptist Church.  Officiating will be Dr. Van Houser of North Side Baptist Church.  Interment following at Greenwood Community Cemetery.  Visitation will be Friday April 15, 2011, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Galbreaith-Pickard Funeral Home.