Jo Anne Hinds

In Loving Memory of Jo Anne Hinds

Jo Anne Hinds, 90, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on May 21, 2025. Born January 7, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan to Wilma Mae Elizabeth (Betty) Moorer (neé Vondette) and Charles Thomas Hendrix, Jo Anne lived a long and vibrant life in Michigan and later New Mexico, where she moved with her mother and step-father in 1949.

She leaves her daughters Kristy Hinds and Lynda Hinds, granddaughter Riley (Kai), extended family, and many dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband Doyle Raymond Hinds, Jr.; her parents; her brother Jack Charles Hendrix; and her step-father Douglas Moorer.

Jo Anne graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1953 and from the College of St. Joseph in 1957. She attended the University of New Mexico and taught for Albuquerque Public Schools before marrying Raymond in 1959. They settled in Bosque Farms to raise their family and shared many good adventures during their fifty-nine years of marriage.

Coming from farm and ranch country, Jo Anne enjoyed animals all her life, especially her cherished dogs, cats, and horses. Born to a horse trainer and trader, she rode from an early age. She and her mother passed down their knowledge and love of horses to their daughters and granddaughters.

Jo Anne served as a substitute teacher for Los Lunas Schools for twenty-two years. She had a passion for exploring new places and travelled far and wide with her husband, her daughters, granddaughter, her bowling team, and friends throughout her lifetime. She loved watching the sun rise and set over the Sandia and Manzano mountains and dubbed the peak she could see from her kitchen window as “her mountain.” She was a character, known for her wry sense of humor, fun-loving spirit, kindness and compassion for family and friends, and her warm personality.

Though she has departed this world, Jo Anne’s spirit lives on in the hearts and stories of those who knew and loved her, and they will carry forward her spirit of generosity and kindness.

A celebration of Jo Anne’s life will be held on Monday, June 9, 2025, at 1:00 pm at FRENCH-Wyoming. All who knew her or her family members are invited to attend and remember a long life beautifully lived. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.