Obituary of Betty Louise Dinkins

Betty Louise Dinkins, 87, of West Columbia, SC went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 3, 2022.

Betty retired from Richland Wholesale Distributors, where she worked as a computer specialist.  She was a lifetime member of Westside Baptist Church in West Columbia, SC., where she enjoyed attending her Sunday School class.  She loved serving as leader of an outreach ministry for the sick and elderly, where she brought flowers, gifts, and love.

Betty loved to travel and visited all 50 states and various countries.  Her travels included traveling with multiple family and friends in their motor home and cruises.  She opened her home and her heart to everyone for various functions where everyone was considered family.  Holidays were always a huge celebration and she welcomed all with open arms.

Betty is survived by her son, JR Dinkins (Pam), daughters Sandra Ray, and Susan Hair (Bobby), sisters Reba McCaw (Clayton), and Ethel Pierce, 8 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great-grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her husband Floyd Dinkins Sr., daughter Barbara Shuler (Martin), 3 brothers Thomas Reynolds, Henry Reynolds, and Floyd Moore, and 2 sisters Carrie Stack (Joe), and Ida Hutto.

Visitation will be held at Thompson Funeral Home in Lexington, SC on Monday, February 7, 2022 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.  Funeral services will be held at Westside Baptist Church in West Columbia, SC on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 1:00 pm, with graveside services immediately following at Southland Memorial Gardens.