Sister Chandra Denita Eastman Hinkle

Sunrise: November 23, 1960 - Sunset: October 8, 2023

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day":

2 Timothy 4: 7-8

Chandra Denita Eastman Hinkle

November 23, 1960 - October 8, 2023 Mrs. Chandra Hinkle, a devoted wife, beloved mother, sister, aunt and friend passed away on Sunday October 8, 2023, at Medical City of Arlington. Mrs. Hinkle was born on November 23, 1960, in Vicksburg, Mississippi to Evelyn Pettis and Robert Eastman Sr. Mrs. Hinkle is a 1979 graduate of Warren Central High School. On July 17, 1982, she married Mr. David Hinkle. To this Union of 42 years, two loving children were born Anetria Hinkle Dixon, and her baby boy Kristopher Jerrell Hinkle. Mrs. Hinkle served her country and joined the United States Army Reserve and Active Duty and retired after 32 years of service. Mrs. Hinkle recently retired from the Federal Bureau of Prisons after ten years of service. During her time in service, Mrs. Hinkle earned an associate degree in Banking and Finance from Hinds Community College, bachelor's degree in business administration from Lewis University, and a master's degree in public administration from Columbia Southern University. At her passing, Mrs. Hinkle was a contractor for Aston Carter. Chandra was a wonderful woman who believed in enjoying life and taking care of her family and others. She loved God and her family more than anything. She joined the St. John's Church Unleashed in Grand Prairie, TX and was a faithful member of the church until her death. Chandra is proceeded in death by her mother Evelyn Pettis, her father, Robert Eastman Sr. and sisters Trina Eastman and Sylvia Moore. Mrs. Hinkle leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 42 years, David Hinkle; one daughter, Anetria Hinkle Dixon (Dexter) of Arlington, TX; one son Kristopher Hinkle (Dora) of Arlington, TX; Five sisters, Tamargia Pettis of Irving, TX, Marika Stimage of Arlington, TX, Elizabeth Stewart and Shelia Smalls (Fredrick) of Dallas, TX, LaVette Eastman of Vicksburg, MS; Two brothers, Robert Pettis of Terre Haute, IN and Robert Eastman Jr. and Curtis Eastman of Vicksburg, MS; Six grandchildren and a host of Aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Service

Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.

St. John Church Unleashed

1701 W. Jefferson Street

Grand Prairie, TX 75051

Officiating: Reverend Randy Seals

Interment

Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 2:30 p.m.

DFW National Cemetery

2000 Mountain Creek Parkway

Dallas, TX 75211

Repast

St. John Church Unleashed

1701 West Jefferson Street

Grand Prairie, TX 75051

Acknowledgements The family of the late Chandra Hinkle wishes to acknowledge with sincere appreciation the many expressions of love and sympathy extended to us. We would like to thank the staff at Medical City of Arlington for caring for our loved one. Special thanks to Aria Cremation Service & Funeral Homes and St. John Church Unleashed. Your support, love, and prayers are truly appreciated. Thank you to Texas Motor Escort for the funeral escort services. Thank you to Dubiski Print Shop for the printing of the funeral programs. May God Bless each of you. Please leave the family condolences and share memories on this website.

Arrangements under the direction of: Aria Cremation Service and Funeral Home 1820 N. Beltline Road Irving, Texas 75061 (972) 607-4400