Ms. Jocelyn Denise Hines

Jocelyn Denise Hines, born December 7, 1988, in Lexington, Kentucky, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and devotion to her family. Jocelyn was born at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. She was the beloved daughter of Jacqueline Denise Hines-Hill and Garry (Tammy) Hill. She was preceded in death by her grandmothers, Vianna L. Wilkerson and Alice E. Bell-Hill, and her great-grandmother, Ruth Dale Carter. Jocelyn was a devoted mother, loving daughter, sister, and Godmother. She attended Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC), where she earned her culinary certificate and she also received her Certified Nursing Certificate Certification. She later pursued her passion for drama and acting and was known as a pillar in African Community from the Congo. In 2020, Jocelyn gave her life to Christ and was baptized alongside her brother, Garry. This marked a turning point in her life, as she found renewed purpose in her children and lived each day for them. If you ever wanted to understand who Jocelyn was, all you had to do was look at her children, they carry her love, her spirit, and her strength. She cared deeply that her children felt loved and protected above all else. Left to cherish her memory are her three “Kings,” lovingly known as “The Lubangi Gang”: her King, Mr. Issa Lubangi; and her two little Kings, Kassii Elshadail Lubangi and Mek’ka Elsala Ngongo Lubangi. She is also survived by her siblings, Garry (Julissa) Washington and Sydney Thommason; her aunts, Charles Anna Fullwood, Angelita L. Hines, Leona Roberta Hines, Kathy Hill, and Monita; One uncle, Ricky Hill and a host of great-aunts, great-uncles, cousins, and friends. Jocelyn also leaves to cherish her memory her bonus mom, Tammy Young; her honorary loved friend, Noris Itoula; her best friend and cousin, Lashonda; her best friends/sisters, Amanda Oberlin and Tiara Nutter; her Goddaughter, Alasha Oberlin; and her godchildren, Analaya D. Oberlin and Amilleon Dacassius Prejean. Jocelyn’s life was a reflection of love, resilience, and unwavering dedication to her family. Her memory will be forever cherished by all who knew and loved her.

Ms. Jocelyn Denise Hines

December 7, 1988 - April 20, 2026

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Ms. Jocelyn Denise Hines

December 7, 1988 - April 20, 2026

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