Lucinda Lee Dinkins

Lucinda Lee Dinkins, age 85 of Paris, TN, died on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Henry County Health and Rehabilitation surrounded by her children. 

She was born January 11, 1940, in Buchanan, TN, to the late Fred Arlington Roberts and the late Gertie Ada Snow Roberts.

Lucinda married Hubert Dinkins on August 26, 1990, who preceded her in death.

Lucinda was a dedicated homemaker and a devout Christian who wholeheartedly loved the Lord. She found joy in singing with her worship team and her sisters. For over 17 years, she made her home in Kodak, TN.

She is survived by her four children; Lisa (Johnathan) Allen of Morganton, GA, Christy McIntosh of Knoxville, TN, Tony (Sharon) Elkins of Buchanan, TN, Scott (Annette) Elkins of Camden, TN; three sisters; Donna Overcast of Dresden, TN, Fredda (Bill) Shuart of Punta Gorda, FL, Doris Pounds of Florida; one brother, Danny (Diane) Roberts of Dresden, TN; five grandchildren, Brian (Tracy) Elkins, Heather (Gene) Ledford, Hunter (Alison) McIntosh, Hayden (Jessi) McIntosh, and Kim Duncan; 14 great-grandchildren; and 7 great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by four sisters, Frances Dinkins, Joyce Jackson, and Shirley Presson, and Lela Gallimore; and three brothers, Onain Roberts, Brooks Roberts, and Paul Roberts.

Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap Street, Paris, TN, 38242, will handle the arrangements. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Ridgeway Funeral Home, and from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Ridgeway Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Ridgeway Funeral Home beginning at 11:00 a.m. with Eric Kelleher officiating.

Serving as pallbearers will be Brian Elkins, Hunter McIntosh, Hayden McIntosh, Gage Elkins, Caleb Ledford, and Ryan Caldwell.

Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park.