Shawnee Dinkins Reddick

Shawnee Dinkins Reddick, age 68, of Paris, TN, went to be with Jesus Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN, surrounded by family.

Shawnee was a devout woman of faith who loved to share Jesus with everyone she met. She had a special gift and calling to love and encourage people and to make everyone feel special. Anyone who knew her, knew that her life revolved around spending time with her grandchildren and babysitting her granddogs. Before retirement, she worked many years in the convenient store business, and was the first manager of Pockets. 

Shawnee was born, November 27, 1956, in Corpus Christi, TX, to the late Dudley Dinkins and the late Shirley O’Bryant Dinkins.

She was married July 31, 1981, to Gary Wayne Reddick who survives of Paris.

She is survived by two daughters, Wendi (Billy) Harris and family of Murray, KY, and Krystal (Justin) Watkins of Paris, TN; one son, Bryan (Leigha) Reddick of Paris, TN; one step daughter, Veronica (Bobby) Morris and family of Greenfield, TN; one step-son, Joe (Misty) Reddick and family of Greenfield, TN; one brother, “Chuck” Dinkins of Paris, TN; five grandchildren, Abbey Watkins, Amelia Watkins, Audrey Watkins, Reese Reddick and Ryder Reddick; a special niece, Brandi Hensley; a special nephew, Charlie Dinkins; and many more loved family members.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one brother Johnny Dinkins.

Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap Street/PO Box 788, Paris, TN 38242. A private graveside service was held at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery, with Chad Kennedy officiating.

Serving as pallbearers were family members. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN, 38103.