Dorothy L. Wingert
September 12, 1948 – December 5, 2023
Mrs. Dorothy L. Wingert of Jonesboro, LA, was born on September 12, 1948 to the late Harvel Gray and Louise Gray Rumbaugh. On December 5, 2023, she left her earthly body and was made new as she entered the gates of heaven and will be rejoicing for eternity.
Dorothy loved fiercely, was full of generosity and always put others before herself. Her husband, two daughters, grandchildren, and great grandchildren were her most treasured blessings. Her door was always open.
Due to her resilience and quick wit, she worked from the bottom to the top, being named as one of the first female department managers at Stone Container. After her career, she spent her time with her family, attended church, sang for the lord, and enjoyed crafting, gardening, and fishing. She loved the Lord with all her heart and was an intercessor for the ones she cherished. Her personal relationship with God was one to be admired. Despite her battles she left a legacy of unwavering faith. To her family, which she affectionately adored, she was a gift. To know her was to love her. She had an enormous heart and wonderful sense of humor. Those around her knew they could depend on her support at any time. Her infectious smile and contagious laugh will be dearly missed.
“For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11
Dorothy is survived by her husband of 31 years, John Wingert of Jonesboro, LA, two daughters, Michelle Brown of Ruston, LA, and Angie McDonald(Don) of Ruston, LA; five grandchildren, Tiffany McBride(Adam) of Quitman, LA, Breanne Senn(Daniel) of Shreveport, LA, Brandon Bryant(Mallory) of Choudrant, LA, Sadie Brown of Ruston, LA, and Garrett Brown of Ruston, LA; four great-grandchildren, Tripp and Harper McBride, Eliot Bryant, and Beatrice Senn; and one brother Tommy Gray(Elaine) of Quitman, LA. She is also survived by a host of other family, friends, and church family.
After visitation of friends and family on Thursday, December 7th, the Celebration of Life service was held on Friday, December 8th, at North Hodge Assembly of God in Hodge, LA. Burial followed in the Gayla Traina Cemetery under the direction of Paradise Funeral Home in Jonesboro.
Serving as pallbearers were Daryl Hollis, Jerry Bryan, Waren Hingle, Johnathan Hayes, Daniel Rogers, and Steve Miles, with Lane Tippen and Donnie Know as honorary pallbearers.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to those who helped with transportation, to and from doctor’s appointments, treatments, and cure, including Mrs. Andrea Woods, Mrs. Edwina Pardee, the staff at Jackson Parish Hospital, Mrs. Kim Brunson, the staff at Mercy Medical Health Center, Bro. Geary Phillips, and the church members at North Hodge Assembly of God