Barbara Hines Nail

Barbara Hines Nail, beloved wife, mother, and teacher, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 23, 2018 while surrounded by those who loved her. Barbara was born on September 4, 1957 in Richmond, Virginia to Thomas S. Hines and Martha E. Hines. Barbara grew up in Carolina Beach, NC and graduated from UNCW.

Barbara’s calling in life was to teach. She taught and influenced countless children in the Wilmington area for 36 years. She committed the first 30 years of her career working for New Hanover County schools at Winter Park Elementary School and Holly Tree Elementary School. She spent the last six years at Myrtle Grove Christian School where she could combine her passion for teaching with her love of Christ. Outside of her profession, Barbara also spent her time teaching Vacation Bible School and Sunday School at Long Leaf Baptist Church. No matter what she was teaching, Barbara taught with her heart and inspired so many and served as a shining example for anyone that she met.

Barbara always surrounded herself with those that she loved. She could bring light to any situation not only with the care and softheartedness that she had for every person, but also with her smile and quirky sense of humor. Because of her strength, courage, and unwavering compassion, Barbara was and will continue to serve as an inspiration to those who were blessed to have known her.

Barbara is survived by her husband Alton (Al), her son Aaron, and her son Timothy (Tim) and his wife Raschelle. She is also survived by her brother Tom and his wife Libba, her sister-in-law Laura, and many nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Long Leaf Baptist Church 317 Shipyard Blvd; a funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM. A burial will follow the service at Oleander Memorial Gardens, 306 Bradley Dr.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Myrtle Grove Christian School, 806 Piner Rd, or to Long Leaf Baptist Church. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com Andrews Mortuary.