Leola Marguerite Hines of Huntsville, AL, a former resident of Belle Plaine, completed her 100-year long life journey on May 6th in Huntsville. Mrs. Hines was born in Delhi, Iowa, August 26,1912, the eldest child of Donald and Cora Thibadeau. She graduated high school in 1930 and married the love of her life, Clyde Wesley Hines, in 1934. Their only child, Leonard Clyde, was born in 1936. Mrs. Hines worked in the restaurant business prior to WWII, and then she and Clyde did their part for the war effort, working at an airplane bomber plant in Oakland, CA. In 1947 they moved to Belle Plaine and invested in the Commercial restaurant with Leola's sister Dorothy and her husband Don Davis. In 1953, the two couples purchased the Lincoln Cafe, which Clyde and Leola operated together from 1956 until Clyde's death in 1971. Leola continued to run the restaurant until her retirement in 1977, stating often that she had "loved every minute of operating it." In retirement, Leola enjoyed traveling, bridge, golfing, bowling (continuing well into her 80's), gardening, Iowa football, and her family. She also loved her church, Belle Plaine Christ United Methodist, which she had joined shortly after moving to town. She was a very active member, especially after she retired. In 2006, Leola sold her home and relocated to Huntsville, to live near Leonard. She enjoyed the move to Huntsville, her apartment, all the activities, eating out, etc., but mostly she loved being so close to Leonard, as they were living in the same state for the first time in almost 50 years. The agreement to move to Huntsville came with the promise that there would be an annual trip back to Belle Plaine to visit family and friends. That promise was kept each year, culminating in a 100th birthday party at the Belle Plaine Country Club on August 25, 2012, attended by over 100 friends and family. Mrs. Hines is survived by 2 sisters, Dorothy Davis, Gilman; Betty Cavanaugh, Emmons, MN; a brother Floyd Thibadeau, Edgewood; her son Leonard (Benita), Huntsville, AL; 3 granddaughters, Dani (Larry) Cross, Onanadaga, Ml; Carrie Hines, Phoenix, AZ; Elizabeth (Kurt) Springfield, Huntsville, AL; 6 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews and their children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sisters, Lyda Hines and Cora Mae Spitler and a brother, Donald Thibadeau. Services will be held at the Belle Plaine Christ United Methodist Church at 11:00 on Saturday, May 11. Visitation will be at the church beginning at 9:30. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. The Reverend Steven Hubbell will officiate. Pallbearers will be great nephews. Hrabak Funeral home is in charge of local arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Belle Plaine Christ United Methodist Church.