MINNEOLA - Carol Belle (Edgar) Hindman age 95 was born September 12, 1928 and went to her eternal home May 6, 2024.  She was a faithful wife to Reed for almost 73 years until his passing in July of 2023.  She is survived by her 5 children, their spouses and 16 grandchildren.  Alvin and his wife Diane (Tim, Erin) Anita and her husband Wayne Curry (Andy, Jason, Jessica Johnston, Jennifer Copeland) Mark and his wife Laurie (Andrea Johnson, Alicia Hooker, Ryan) Janice and her husband Bob Martin (Tyler, Aubrey Singleton, Ashton Telando, Paige Schmidt) Joe and his wife Erin (Jacob, Joshua, Christian).  She was a great-grandma to 21 with 2 more due this year.  She loved her family and was a Godly example to each of them.

Carol was born in Sterling, Kansas, the ninth child of Metheny and Isabelle Edgar.  She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings Margaret, Ralph, Donald, Jean, Alice, Howard, Alvin and Mary.  She graduated from Sterling College in 1950 majoring in Home Economics.  She married Reed Hindman on August 29, 1950.  Reed was drafted into the Army and deployed to Germany and Carol stayed in Sterling working for Dr. Betty Kilpatrick. When Reed returned from his service in 1952, they settled in Minneola, Kansas.  Carol worked in the Minneola CO-OP office for a few years before becoming a full time homemaker and mother.  Carol was a member of the Reformed Presbyterian Church and involved with Womens' Missionary Society, a deaconess and a Sunday school teacher where she touched many lives.  She was a faithful prayer warrior for her family and friends. Her involvement in the community over many years included Farmerettes, Garden Club, 4-H leader, and dependable spectator at many school events.

Carol was a sweet, kind-hearted woman who her children do not remember ever raising her voice.  Even when we deserved it.  She had a dry sense of humor and was quick to laugh.  She had a knack for comforting and was always ready with a hug.  While she preferred to be in the garden, she was a very good cook and her family never went hungry.

Carol's family would like to thank the staff and caregivers at Minneola Long Term Care for their loving and tender care of Carol over the past 4 years.  You are greatly appreciated!

A time of visitation will be held Friday, May 31 from 6-8 pm at the Minneola Civic Connection.  A funeral service will be held Saturday, June 1, at 10:00 am at Minneola Community Church followed by the interment in Appleton Township Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to Minneola Long Term Care, Minneola, Kansas or Sterling Reformed Presbyterian Church, Sterling Kansas both in care of Minnis Mortuary, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.  Condolences may be sent to www.minnismortuary.net