Cora Lee Dingess

Cora Lee Dingess, 85, North Manchester, IN died at 3:41 a.m. Sunday, December 4, 2011 in Parkview Hospital, Ft. Wayne, IN. She was born at Mudfork, WV on January 21, 1926 to Edward & Christean (Tomblin) Dalton. On April 3, 1942 she married Ray Dingess. He died September 15, 1995. Surviving are three sons, Wallace Dingess, Servia, IN; Jackie (Tana) Dingess and Oscar (Kathy) Dingess, both of North Manchester, IN. Seven daughters, Christean Calloway, North Manchester, IN; Madeline Shanklin, Wabash, IN; Delores Horne, Laketon, IN; Virgie (Jake) Shepherd, Servia, IN; Carolyn (Randy) France, North Manchester, IN; Mildred (Randy) Eckman, Wabash, IN; Pamela (Timmy) Craft, Huntington, IN. 38 grandchildren, 63 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Two sons, Bobbie G. Dingess, Allen Dingess, 6 brothers and 2 sisters are deceased. Before moving to North Manchester, she was a housekeeper in the Logan, WV area. She retired from United Technologies, North Manchester after 20 years service. Cora Lee enjoyed listening to bluegrass and country music, watching old western movies and being with her family. She believed in the Church of God. She was much loved and will be sadly missed. Services will be held Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN. Friends and family may call on Wednesday, December 7, from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at McKee's. Pastor Tim Prater will officiate and burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Servia, IN. For those who wish to honor the memory of Cora Lee Dingess, memorial contributions may be made to the family, c/o McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN 46962. To send a private condolence to the Dingess family, use the condolence link on the Homepage.