Dorothy L. Hines' Obituary
Dorothy L. Hines entered into her eternal home on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the age of 88 years, in DeRidder with her family by her side. Dorothy was born on February 2, 1936, in Dry Creek to Leo and Winnie Prather Ladner.
Visitation will be held on Monday, June 3, 2024, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM in the chapel of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, starting a 10:30 AM with Rev. Jim Miers officiating, with a visitation starting at 9:30 AM. Interment will follow at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in DeRidder, LA.
Dorothy was an avid gardener. She loved to plant gardens and when her health limited her, she began potting. She had a heart for all of God’s little creatures, and was known to raise chickens. In her spare time, she had a creative nature in making beautiful wedding cakes for everyone. But most of all, her heart rested within her family that she loved and adored. Her caring spirit will live on in the hearts of her children and grandchildren who dearly miss her.
Left to cherish her memory are her three sons, Barney Sammons and wife Juanita of Many, Steve Sammons and wife Sharon of DeRidder, and Shelby Sammons of Hineston; daughter, Penny Hunnicutt and husband Tim of DeRidder; sisters, Bertha Bailey of DeRidder, Marjorie Cole of DeRidder; five grandchildren, Brent Sammons and Sandy, Greg Sammons and Presley, Doug Sammons and Amber, Erika Cooper, and Shelby Cooper; six great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Winnie Ladner; husband, Bruce Hines; brother, Freddy Ladner; sister, Louise Woods.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Brent Sammons, Greg Sammons, Doug Sammons, Edward Bailey, Gene Bailey and Danny Cooper.
Honored to serve as an honorary pallbearer is Shelby Cooper.
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