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Holly Garner Hinson, a devoted Mother and Grandmother and a 30-year civil servant for the State of Florida, passed away on March 3rd, 2026 in Tallahassee. Born July 13, 1960, in Atlanta, Georgia, to James Curtis Garner Jr. and Margaret Norris Garner, Holly was a graduate of Fort Myers High School and Florida State University. Though she made Tallahassee her home for the last 40 years, she always cherished and maintained the deep, lifelong friendships she formed growing up in Fort Myers. As a mother, she plunged headlong into supporting her son's activities. Whether it was travel or school soccer, she was always involved managing teams and working concessions. She taught Clayton the value of community service through her volunteer roles with the Red Hills Horse Trials, where she served for over 20 years. Holly was also a lifelong learner through her membership in the Pomegranate Book Club, which she helped found over 20 years ago to create a space for friendship and discussion. She was truly a "neighbor’s neighbor," known for checking in on the health of those around her, hosting drinks and dinner, and swapping newspapers with friends. Every December, she was a familiar face on her neighbors' doorsteps, delivering home-baked snacks as Christmas gifts. Holly is survived by her son, William Clayton Hinson, daughter-in-law, Kimberly Smith Hinson, and granddaughter, Blake Olivia Hinson, all of Denver, CO; and her cousin, Stacy Brown, of Ft. Myers, FL. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Margaret Garner. A celebration of life is being planned. Please continue to review website for forthcoming details. In honor of Holly’s spirit of community and her love for public media, donations may be made to: ● WFSU Public Media: wfsu.org/donate ● The Walker Breast Program: via the TMH Foundation at tmh.org/foundation Breanna Green of Bevis Funeral Home (850-385-2193 or www.bevisfh.com) is assisting the Hinson family with their arrangements.

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Holly Garner Hinson

July 13, 1960 - March 3, 2026