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Lisa Marie Dinkins

1963 - 2012

BORN

1963

DIED

2012

Lisa Dinkins Obituary

SUMTER, S.C.- Lisa Marie Dinger Dinkins, 49, formerly of Southampton, Mass., passed away on Friday, Sep. 28, 2012, after a three year battle with cancer.

Born Sep. 22, 1963, she was the daughter of Mary Ann Parrow Dinger and the late William L. Dinger of South Carolina.

She leaves behind the love of her life, her husband, William "Bill" Dinkins III; her daughter, Taylor Ann; and her son, William "Cody," all of Sumter. Lisa will be greatly missed by her mother; her sister, Laura Dinger Brzys and husband Joseph of Southampton, Mass.; and her brother, William "Hum" Dinger, Jr. and Pam Mirabella of Pomaria. She also leaves behind her niece, Sandra Dinger of Germany; a nephew, Jason Brzys; her niece and godchild, Brandi Brzys; and her niece, Kaliska "Kay" Schmauder. She also leaves her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Will and Joan Dinkins of Rosman, N.C.; a brother-in-law, Ken Dinkins; aunts; uncles; many, many cousins; and lots of friends; along with her dog, Dixie.

Lisa attended Southampton schools and graduated from Hampshire Regional High School in 1981. She graduated from Holyoke Community College with an Associates Degree in Computer Science in 1986 and with a Bachelors Degree from Westfield State in 1988. She was employed by Stop & Shop for 14 years. She proudly served in the Air National Guard for 30 years.

Lisa moved to South Carolina in 1994 and married in 1996. She worked in several companies such as Lowes, Web-Don, Yuasa and Evans Trailers until finding her niche as a C.A.D. at McIntire Air National Guard Base, where everyone there became Lisa's second family.

Funeral services with military honors will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 4 in the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. David Dinkins and Chaplain Brian Bohlman officiating. Burial will be in the Dinkins Mill Family Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Thursday from 2 to 3 p.m. at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the Dinkins Children's Trust Fund, c/o Safe Federal Credit Union, 170 West Wesmark Blvd., Sumter, SC 29150, Amedisys Hospice Care of SC, 2555 Lin-Do Court, Suite B, Sumter, SC 29150, or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

To sign a Guest Book, express condolences, share memories and read other obituaries, go to www.gazettenet.com/obituaries.

Published by Daily Hampshire Gazette on Oct. 2, 2012.
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Surviving September when all the memories flood in...

But, this time as I´m going through bins and bags of stored memories and seeing pics of us and all the wonderful times togther growing up and all the way til the end when you became my angel bestie, has my heart aching for our special friendship even more. I am grateful for a few others that are with me now, either coming in later in life at the right time or the ones that have been by my side just like you were for many years.

Such a gift.

Remembering you, my best friend Lisa Dinger Dinkins ...each new day I am lucky enough to have these memories ...it has been a way for me to always keep your memories closeby. Not one day goes by that I miss thinking of you and all the wonderful times we shared. I always keep your family in my prayers. You are loved, missed and never forgotten.

Just heard we lost another school friend Charlie Graton ... I´m sure you are welcoming him with a smile...our friend. Hugs from me to you both.

Barbara Paulo

Friend

September 26, 2023

Remembering my best friend every day has been a way for me to always keep her with me. Not one day do I miss thinking of her and all the wonderful times we shared. Truly special. I miss you here with us but know you are guiding me along my journey. I always keep your family in my prayers. Rest easy bestie. You are loved.

Barbara Paulo

Friend

September 26, 2021

Laura, Hum, Mary Ann & Family:
I'm so sorry for your loss. Though I haven't been in touch for many years, it sounds like Lisa was a smart, warm and successful lady. I'm glad to have known her.

Paul Forbush

October 4, 2012

I will miss Lisa and her smile. Her battle was tough, but she fought with dignity. She was an example to us all.
My prayers are with her family.

Beth Perry

October 3, 2012

Sending sympathy and healing thoughts to Lisa's family and friends. She fought her battle with such dignity and courage. May you find solace in her strength and love.

Chris Sarafin Strong

October 3, 2012

I worked with Lisa in the CES at McEntire...such a sweet, and caring lady...I will miss ya Miss Lisa...I thank God you are not suffering any more....prayers and condolences to Lisa's family....your 2nd family at McEntire will really miss you.

Steve McCracken

October 2, 2012

To the entire Dinkins family, our family at "McEntire" has lost a terrific young lady. We will miss her dearly, and continue to pray for your family as we greive her loss.
Terry & Adrienne Gillian

Terry Gillian

October 2, 2012

My Sympathys To Lisas Family, Lisa was a good friend through the high school years always had a great smile, she will be grately missed, rest in peace lisa you will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Doug Stevens

October 2, 2012

What a loss. We lost touch so many years ago and just stumbled across each other on Facebook just before Lisa was diagnosed. Catching up with her brought back so many memories and fun times I had forgotten. We had such great conversations. Such great, fun times. Lisa will be very much missed. I hope & pray she is in a much better place.

Jean Tauscher Potillo

October 2, 2012

We give our deepest sympathy to Lisa and her husband and kids, and family.

Brian & jennifer Hackworth

October 2, 2012

I knew Lisa through the SC Air National Guard. She served as my First Sergeant and helped me through a difficult time in my life. She was always friendly and fair. God truly has taken her way too soon. She will be missed by all that knew her but never forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Christine Woodworth

October 2, 2012

I just can't believe you suffered so much with the horrible disease...you are a fighter, the strongest woman I know. I love you my friend and you will ALWAYS be with me. Thank you for being the most incredible friend. Forever friends. Rest in peace. We'll be hear to help your family through your loss- help us from above. Gather us under you wing. I miss you.

Barbara Paulo

October 2, 2012

My heartfelt sympathy to Lisa's family, may you take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

I have had the pleasure of knowing Lisa right through graduation. She had a quick wit, lots of smiles and laughter. A good friend indeed!

Lisa, you fought your battle with true courage and were taken far too young, rest in peace friend.

Deb (LaRocque) Carver

October 2, 2012

We are very sorry to hear about Lisa.

Walter & Betty Ann Forbush

October 2, 2012

Cuz - No distance; geographical or spiritual will ever prevent us from remembering the gift you were to all of us in this world. Although our hearts ache now; we know that void will be replaced with peace knowing you are at peace. God Bless.

Eric Lalonde

October 2, 2012

I remember LIsa well from school. My prayers are with all of you at this tragic time.

Katherine Howland Morin

October 2, 2012

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