Dorothy Pinks

June 24, 1939 - November 11, 2010

KNOX-Dorothy Helen Pinks, 71, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2010, in her home. Dorothy was born June 24, 1939, in Kouts, IN, to William and Nellie (Lane) Lindy and lived in the area since 1978, coming from Burns Harbor, IN. On January 19, 1988, in Knox, she was married to Earnest Pinks, who preceded her in death. Surviving are one sister, Martha (Gerald) Bonner of Valparaiso; 4 sisters-in-law, Dolly Karch, Barbara Decker, and Cindy Karuss, all of LaPorte, and Ethel Feddler of Knox; 4 brothers-in-law, Virgil Pinks, of Georgia, William Pinks of LaPorte, Charles Pinks of Francesville, and Mack Pinks of Stanton, KY; and many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services will be Monday at 11:00 a.m. Central Time at the Highway Chapel Church of God, Hamlet, with Pastor Dan Allen and Rev. Erve Bradley officiating. Burial will be at Eagle Creek Cemetery, Knox. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. CST Sunday at Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel and Monday one hour prior to the service at the church. To leave condolences go to: rannellsfuneralhome.com