Shirley Dingus

Shirley Edwards Dingus 77, of Kingsport went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, November 07, 2016 at Indian Path Medical Center, Kingsport. Shirley was a lifelong resident of this area. She graduated from Ketron High School and was a member of Calvary Lighthouse Baptist Church. She truly loved her grandkids and her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, J.W. and Mattie Edwards; siblings, Lucille Henry, Elmer Edwards, Mack (Wad) Edwards, Mable McClellan, Erma Bowser, Louis Edwards and a great grandchild, Lucas Dingus. Survivors include her loving husband of 58 years, Wayne Dingus; children, Ronnie Dingus & wife Vicki, David Edward Dingus, Ann Mathes & husband Robbie; grandchildren, Christy Herbert & husband Doug, David W. Dingus & wife Serena; great-grandchildren, Daniel Dingus and Benjamin Dingus; along with several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5 - 7 pm on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport. Funeral services will be in the chapel at 7 pm with Pastor Randall Stapleton, officiating. Music will be provided by Bill, Pam and Autumn Willis. A graveside service will be held at 1 pm on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at Walnut Chapel Cemetery, Gate City, Virginia. Those attending are asked to meet at the funeral home at 12:15 pm to go in procession. Pallbearers will be her family and friends. The family would also like to extend a special thank you to, Indian Path Medical Center, and Food City Deli (Eastman Road and Colonial Heights), for their heartfelt care given to Shirley and her family. Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport is serving the Dingus family.