Gladys Mavis Dinkins

1927 - 2017

Gladys Mavis Dinkins obituary, 1927-2017

BORN

1927

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

East Funeral Home

2807 Moores Ln

Texarkana, Texas

Gladys Dinkins Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 15, 2017.

Gladys M. Dinkins, 89, of Melissa, TX passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at her home. She was born June 29, 1927 in Garland, AR.

Mrs. Dinkins was preceded in death by a son Raymond Dinkins and a daughter Delores Slayton.

Survivors include her husband, Timothy Dinkins of Melissa, TX; son, Rod Dinkins of Texarkana, AR; two daughters, Effie Dinkins and Hazel Dinkins both of Melissa, TX; two grandchildren, six great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren.

Services will be at 2pm Saturday, June 17, 2017 at East Memorial Chapel-Moores Lane with Rev. Jason Calhoun officiating.
Burial will be in Memorial Gardens under the direction of East Funeral Home-Moores Lane.

Family will receive friends from 1 to 2pm Saturday at the funeral home.

Online tributes can be posted at www.eastfuneralhomes.com

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June 16, 2017

Paniagua Family

With heartfelt condolences. We pray the Love of God enfolds you during your journey through this difficult time. We send the entire family thoughts of comfort.

June 16, 2017

Suzette and Billy Harris

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I love you and am praying for you all.

June 15, 2017

Patty Howell

Praying for all in this time of sorrow. I know you will miss this lady! What a grand reunion we'll all have one day!

June 15, 2017

Teri Mills

Praying for peace and comfort during this time of sorrow. We love you!

June 15, 2017

May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11

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