Dorothy Ann (Cole) Hinkle

Dorothy Ann (Cole) Hinkle, 94 of Fort Smith passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020 in her home. She was a retired housekeeper for private residents here in the city, as well as a wonderful homemaker. She was a member of the Saint James Missionary Baptist Church of Fort Smith for 75 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester L. Hinkle, Sr., her parents Oscar and Voyle Cole; three sisters: Barbara Logan, Wanda Ailene Williams and Jewel Hooks; six brothers: Omar Lee Cole, Billy Joe Cole, Marvin Ray Cole, George Thomas Cole, Nathaniel Cole and Harold Cole, one son; Reverend Gary L. Hinkle, Sr.

She is survived by five daughters; Connie Alexander (Joseph) of Gallatin, TN, Alice Shell (Leon-Deceased), Wanda Lee (Gregory), Phyllis Williams (Brady) all of Fort Smith, Arkansas and Lesia Edmondson (Isaiah) of Sherwood, Arkansas, two sons; Chester L. Hinkle, Jr. (Shirley-deceased) and Michael T. Hinkle (Lisa) both of Fort Smith, Arkansas, two sisters; Mildred McKinney (Eulus-deceased) of Fort Smith and Sylvia Thomas (Nathaniel) of Lawton, Oklahoma, two brothers; Russell Cole of Fort Smith and Oscar Cole, Jr. of Lawton, Oklahoma and one daughter-in-law, Virginia Hinkle (Gary-deceased) of Fort Smith, Arkansas, as well as 19 Grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren and six great, great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Friday, October 23, 2020 at 11:00 am at Saint James Missionary Baptist Church under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. Viewing will be 10:00 am – 7:00 pm Thursday, October 22, 2020, and the family will be present from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm to greet guests at the funeral home. Interment will be at the Fort Smith National Cemetery.