Mrs. Louise “Doo” Sinkfield

Mrs. Louise “Doo” Sinkfield obituary

Mrs. Louise “Doo” Sinkfield

Louise Sinkfield Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Jackson Funeral Home on Jul. 30, 2025.

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Doo was born February 8, 1942, in Sylvester, Ga to the late Johnny Shimes & Gussie Gordan. Doo attended school in Sylvester, Ga., later marrying her late husband Mr. Bennie Sinkfield, living in Griffin, Ga; later moving to Tampa. FL where they continued to build their life; raise their children.

Doo will always & forever be in her loved one's heart. She was one of a kind lady that had a very unique "LoveLanguage" for everyone she encountered. She loved to read her novel books, as long as she had some crossword puzzle books & snacks, she was just fine. She will truly be missed!!

Mrs. Louise was Preceded in Death, Mother; Gussie Gordan, Father; Johnny Shimes, Husband; Bennie Sinkfield, Daughter; Skytenia Wilson, Brother; Johnny Shimes, Jr, Sisters; Stella Roberts, Catherine Smith, Dorothy Isom.

Mrs. Louise leaves to Cherish her Memories Children; Bishop Darren (LaShoun) Wilson, Bennita "NeNe" Sinkfield, Benn-Lynda Sinkfield (Glymp), Dale Von Jones, Angela (Jerome) Hamilton, 1 Sister; Annette Jackson, Grandchildren; Lanta "Mina" WalkerThompson (Virgil), Dimetrice "Meechie" Jackson, Porsha Ashia, Dejaun, Melissa Wilson; Antonio (Rachel)Ricks, Khiri (Samantha) Sinkfield, Darius Johnson, Cymone Ferguson, Julisa "Lisa" Johnson, Rashif (Brooke) Sinkfield, Samuel "Lil Sammy" Glymp, Taerahsai (Charlie) Woodard, Jovan, Janaveia "Navie" Sapp, Renita "Nita" Ransom, Chrystal "Black" Hodge, Kendria "KeKe"Harvin, Joseph "Joe" Whitehead, Keneatra "Neatra" Jones, Devaris "Dee" Jones, Tashawana (Gregory) Camon, Nyeisha Sessions, TeshirahSessions (Keith), Jermeka, Joshua Hamilton, Kayla Hardy. Godson; Maurice Owens, Goddaughter; Michelle McAfee. Favorite Neice; Andrell "Aundra" Simpson-Davis. FavoriteNephew; S.R. Roberts, Sr., Best Friend; Mary Sailor, a host of Great-Grandchildren, Great-Great-Grandchildren, Nieces,Nephews, Cousins, & Friends.

Visitation Friday June 6, 2025, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Jackson Funeral Home 4605 N. 34th Street Tampa, Florida 33610.

Celebration of life will be held Saturday June 7, 2025 @ 11:00 a.m. at True Faith Inspirational Baptist Church, 3815 N. Phillips Street Tampa, Florida 33610.
Rev Dr. John W. McKenzie, Pastor; Bishop Darrien Wilson, Pastor, United Church of the living God Pillar and Ground of Truth, Perris CA. 92571; Eulogist.

Interment Rest Haven Memorial Cemetery, 4615 East Hanna Ave Tampa, Florida 3361

Family and Friends are asked to assemble at True Faith Inspirational Baptist Church 3815 N. Phillips Street Tampa, Florida 33610 10:45AM to line up

Funeral Arrangements are Entrusted to Jackson Funeral Home.

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