Eula Louise Hinson Halve Little

Eula Louise Hinson Halve Little, 92, of Waco, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, October 20, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Services will be held on Wednesday, October 21, at 10:00 a.m. with pastor Nate Dunman officiating. The burial to follow at Eddy cemetery.

Eula lived a life marked by hard work, independence, and family. and a deep love for animals. Born March 24, 1934, near Eddy, Texas, to Sardis and Gertrue (Pratt) Hinson, Eula grew up with strong Texas roots. After graduating from Bruceville-Eddy High School in 1952. She moved to Waco, where she made her home and built a life filled with work, friendship, and the things she loved.

Over the years, Eula brought dedication and quick wit to many local businesses, including Lake Air Lanes, Central Freight Lines, Centurion Homes, Jamie Muhl Builders, Muhl Landscape, Target. Barkley Animal Clinic & Hospital, and Imprint Anything. She retired from Muhl Landscape in 1996 and later from Target in 2002 after 13 years of service. Wherever she worked, Eula was known for her reliability, perfectionism, and willingness to stay busy.

Eula also knew how to enjoy life. She was a devoted member of the Waco Women's Bowling Association for 37 years and proudly became the City Champion in the 1964 Class A All Events. She enjoyed golf and enthusiastically followed the Texas Rangers, Dallas Cowboys, and Baylor Lady Bears basketball team.

Her love for animals was woven throughout her life. An accomplished seamstress, Eula made fleece blankets for the Animal Shelter and the Animal Birth Control Center. She loved tending her yard and was fiercely independent, rarely allowing anyone else to take over unless she physically could not do the work herself. Her Own pets were especially dear to her, and she will be reunited at the Rainbow Bridge with Runt, Bebe, Snuggles, Tara, and June Bug.

Eula was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Clarence, Elmer, Ray, and Bryant Hinson; her sister, Helen Neckar, her sisters-in-law, Ruth and Ora Mae Hinson; her brother-in- law, George Neckar; and her granddaughter, Leslie McDonald.

She is survived by her daughter, Julia Halve; her son, Duncan Halve; her granddaughter, Katrina Edwards; her great-grandchildren, Reese Rosado. Gavin Edwards, and Averly McDonald; several nieces and nephews; and her Sweet little dog, Sweet Pea.

Pallbearers include Ken Krautter, Andy Littrell, George Neckar, Jr., Terry Neckar, Tim Neckar and John Sturt Pratt. 

Honorary Pallbearers include Dr. Robert Barkley, Randy Hinson and Ellis Lindsey.

In lieu of flowers or plants, memorial donations may be made to the Animal Birth Control Clinic or the Pet Circle Regional Animal Shelter, organizations that reflect Eula's lifelong Compassion for animals.

The family invites you to leave a message or memory of Eula in her “Memorial Guestbook” at www.WHBfamily.com