Marilyn Gwyn Hines Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Marilyn Gwyn Hines (Kalamazoo, Michigan), who passed away on October 25, 2025 at the age of 62. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Marilyn Gwyn Hines to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jessie James and Mildred Baker; her siblings, Gregory Marshall, Willie James Baker, Milton Marshall and Annie Mae Smith; her parents-in-law, Mary Lee and Calvin Hines; and her brothers-in-law, Bobbie Thompson, Charles Smith, James Hines, Sammy L. Hines, Michael Davis, Curtis "Pookie" Hines, Willie Hines, Michael Barker and Sam Perkins.
She is survived by: her husband Billy Ray Hines; her daughters, Quantell Hines of Kalamazoo and Shmiya Hines of Kalamazoo; her grandchildren, Caleena Hines, Caliya Hines, Cai'ree Hines and Cahlani Hines; her siblings, Robert Baker (Anitra) of Saginaw, Anthony Baker (Shirley) of Kalamazoo, Martha Weatherspoon, Claudia Thompson, Judy Marshall, Phyllis Marshall and Esther Baker; and her siblings-in-law, Louis Douglas "Booboo" Hines, Freddie Marshall, Shirley Hudson, Emmie Jean Powell (Tyrone), Joyce "Stephanie" Marie Hines, Shirley Ann Barker, Geraldine "Peewee" Hines, Laurilla "Teresa" Perkins and Mary Ann Garner (Leroy). She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, November 7th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church (120 Roberson St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007). A burial will be held on Friday, November 7th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM at the Maple Grove Cemetery (5240 Azo Ct, Kalamazoo, MI 49048).
