Van Alstyne, Texas -- Uldine H. Hynds of Van Alstyne, known lovingly to all her family as “Dean”, passed away on February 12, 2015 at home. She was the daughter of Loy and Maldon Haynes and was a graduate of Van Alstyne High School. She was married to Robert H. Hynds. Her career was working side by side with Robert at The First National Bank of Van Alstyne (now Texas Star Bank)

She is survived by her husband, one son Michael Hynds and wife, Linda of Van Alstyne, daughter, Tohnie Hynds and husband James Berry of Sherman, granddaughter, Melanie Jones and husband, Randle of Celina, great- granddaughters, Heather Turner and husband, Billy of Van Alstyne, Hillary Jones of Sherman, Alex Jones of Celina, great-great granddaughter, Skylar Turner, nieces, Statia Fourrier, Sarah Janis Thorn, Cathy Stroud, Kay Stuart, Barby Johnson, Jennifer Gorman, Marnie Norris and nephew, Bill Benton and many great nieces and great nephews. She treasured her family and they all loved their “Dean.”

She was predeceased by her parents and one sister, Beth Selby and husband, Mac Selby. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at Scoggins Funeral Chapel in Van Alstyne with Rev. Gary Gibbs officiating. Burial will be in the Van Alstyne Cemetery. Donations may be made to Home Hospice of Grayson County, P. O. Box 2306, Sherman, Texas 75091; First Christian Church of Van Alstyne, P. O. Box 626, Van Alstyne, Texas 75495; Animal Refuge Foundation (Arf) House, 3377 Spalding Rd, Sherman, Texas 75092; or the donor’s favorite charity.

The family gives special thanks to Holly Hardwick for being not only a wonderful caregiver but also her loving friend. Services are under the direction of Scoggins Funeral Home, 637 W Van Alstyne Parkway, Van Alstyne. 903-482-5225.

Robert Henry Hynds served in the US Army during World War II. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in July, 1943. He was assigned to the 43rd Division, F Company, 172nd Regiment.  He served in the Pacific Theater and was part of the famous assault on the island of Luzon. Robert was wounded on two separate occasions and received two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star. After the surrender of Japan, Robert became part of the occupying force until his discharge in 1946.