Iantha Embry Hines Obituary
The passing of Iantha Embry Hines of Gulfport, Mississippi occurred on July 9, 2026. Iantha, born on July 3, 1939 in Eupora, Mississippi, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Owen C. Hines, Sr.; her parents, Russell Embry and Louise Atkinson Embry; her brother-in-law Leon Long; her cousin Harriet Embry Walker; and her friend Sally Marie Eiland Baker.
She is survived by: her children, Lee Anne Bryant (Mark) and Owen C. Hines, Jr. (Kelly); her grandsons, Matthew Blackmon (Molly), Aidan Hines and Tucker Hines; her great grandchildren, Sloane Blackmon, Noah Blackmon and Nolan Blackmon; her sister Emma Lee Long; her niece Millie Long Clanton; her nephew Russell Long (Angel); and her friend Pat Oakes.
In lieu of flowers and plants, please consider a donation to an organization near and dear to Iantha: First Methodist Women, 208 Pine Street, Long Beach, MS 39560; Friends of the Long Beach Library, 209 Jeff Davis Avenue, Long Beach, MS 39560; or P.E.O. Chapter B (educational scholarships for women), c/o Kathy Cook, 626 Charleston Lane, Long Beach, MS 39560.
