She was born to her parents, Henry and Joyce Dinger on November 25, 1949 in Morgan City, LA. She enjoyed jewelry making, gardening, spending time with her grandchildren, playing Pokeno with her girlfriends, and singing Karaoke.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, William "Tommy" Eakin; her mother, Joyce Dinger of Lake Charles; one son, Billy Jay Eakin and wife SarahJane of Carlyss; two daughters, Daphne Marti and husband Brent of Lake Charles, Jillian McBride and husband Jason of Westlake; two brothers, Henry "J-Boy" Dinger, Jr. and wife Sherry of Lake Charles, Eric Dinger and wife Claudette of Grand Lake; along with nine grandchildren, Andrew and Lauren Eakin, Lyndi, Landon, and Lane Marti, Emily, Hannah, Olivia, and Kate Marie McBride.
Lana is preceded in death by father, Henry Joseph Dinger, Sr.
Services will be held at Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles on Monday, October 21, 2019 at 2:00pm with Bro. Monty Jones officiating. Visitation will be at Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles on Sunday, October 20, 2019 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Visitation will resume at the funeral home on Monday, from 11:00am until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ethel Precht Foundation or the charity of your choice. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.