Dorothy Gainous Dinkins
October 19, 1935 – January 21, 2019

Dorothy Gainous Dinkins, age 83, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away on January 21, 2019 at Community Hospice of Northeast Florida.

She is survived by her brother, Russell B. Gainous, Jr., of Cairo, GA; her four children, Deirdre Grant, of Keystone Heights, FL; Marcie Lance (George), of Jacksonville, FL; Hugh Darrin Dinkins (Linda), of Jacksonville, FL; and, Jerrold G. Dinkins (Lori), of Jacksonville, FL; her two grandchildren, Philip Bennett (Allie), of Plantation, FL; and, Jerrold G. Dinkins, II, of Jacksonville, FL; and, her great-grandchild, Claire E. Bennett, of Plantation, FL.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Russell B. Gainous, Sr. and Lula Van Brunt Gainous; her sister, Marjorie Gainous Wiggins; her son, Gregory B. Dinkins; her daughter, Regina L. Dinkins; her son-in-law, Daniel R. Grant, III; and, her granddaughter, Victoria E. Dinkins.

Dorothy was born on October 19, 1935 in Cairo, GA. She was a 1953 graduate of Cairo High School. Dorothy was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who loved her family and friends. She persevered through her many life challenges, and will be remembered as a strong, independent person who loved to read and spend time with her family. She will be greatly missed.

The family would like to thank Community Hospice of Northeast Florida for their loving care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made, in Dorothy’s name, to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida (https://www.communityhospice.com/give/).

The graveside funeral service, officiated by Rev. Bill Staten, will be held at Greenwood Cemetery, Hwy. 84, Cairo, GA 39828, on Saturday, January 26, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Dorothy’s life.

The viewing and visitation will be held at Clark Funeral Home, 334 S. Broad St., Cairo, GA 39828, on Friday, January 25, 2019, from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.