Loretta Hinkle, 96, of Garland, Texas passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2019 in Richardson, Texas.  She was born on a Sunday, August 27, 1922 in Culleoka, Texas to her late parents, Ben and Mary Lou Blassingame.  She was married to the late Olan Harold Hinkle. Loretta had worked on the assembly line for Varo in Garland for many years.  She was a member of the United Pentecostal Church in Garland.

Loretta is survived by her daughter, Nelda Rivers and Nelda's husband Dwight; 6 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.  she is also survived by numerous other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Ben and Mary Lou Blassingame, husband Olan Harold Hinkle and sister Patricia Baliff.

Visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, July 9, 2019 from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. at Allen Funeral Home.  Her services will be on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. in the Allen Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. D.G. Hargrove will officiate.  Loreta will be laid to rest next to her husband in the Wylie Cemetery.