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Lisa Marie Dinger Dinkins

FUNERAL HOME

Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium

515 Miller Road

Sumter, South Carolina

Lisa Dinkins Obituary

Lisa Marie Dinger Dinkins SUMTER - Lisa Marie Dinger Dinkins, 49, formerly of Southampton, MA, passed away on Friday, September 28, 2012 after a three-year battle with cancer. Born September 22, 1963, she was a 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, SC. Lisa will be greatly missed by her mother; her sister, Laura Dinger Brzys and husband, Joseph of Southampton, MA; her brother, William "Hum" Dinger, Jr. and Pam Mirabella of Pomaria, SC. She also leaves behind her niece, Sandra Dinger of Germany; a nephew, Jason Brzys; her niece and godchild, Brandi Brzys; and niece, Kaliska "Kay" Schmauder. She also leaves her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Will and Joan Dinkins of Rosman, NC; a brother-in-law, Ken Dinkins; aunts, uncles, many, many cousins, and lots of friends, along with Dixie, her dog. 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 with 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 all there became Lisa's second family. Funeral services with military honors will be held at 3 P.M. Thursday, October 4, 2012 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 from 2 to 3 P.M. Thursday at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Dinkins Children's Trust Fund at BB&T, c/o Mary Ann Dinger, PO Box 1178, Sumter, SC 29151-1178 or to Amedisys Hospice Care of SC, 2555 Lin-Do Court, Suite B, Sumter, SC 29150. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

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Published by The State on Oct. 2, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Lisa Dinkins

16 Entries

Barbara Paulo

September 26, 2023

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

September 26, 2021

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.

Paul Forbush

October 4, 2012

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.

Beth Perry

October 3, 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.

Chris Sarafin Strong

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.

Steve McCracken

October 2, 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.

Terry Gillian

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

Doug Stevens

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.

Jean Tauscher Potillo

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.

Brian & jennifer Hackworth

October 2, 2012

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

Christine Woodworth

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.

On a new journey, my friend. Those were some fun roads we traveled now onto a beautiful place

Barbara Paulo

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.

Deb (LaRocque) Carver

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.

Walter & Betty Ann Forbush

October 2, 2012

We are very sorry to hear about Lisa.

Eric Lalonde

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.

Katherine Howland Morin

October 2, 2012

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

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