Dolores E. "Dee" Pinta, nee Wilkins, 86 of Columbia, Illinois born June 6, 1935 in Alton, Illinois, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021 at Garden Place in Columbia, Illinois.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Pinta; Parents, Everett and Ruth Wilkins, nee Bailey; grandson Todd Pinta.

Surviving are her children, David Pinta of Columbia, IL, James (Cheryl) Pinta of Fayetteville, PA, Susan (Joseph) Rieken of Columbia, IL and Cory Pinta of Columbia, IL; a brother, Ronald (Sharon) Wilkins of Sylvinia, OH; seven grandchildren, Aaron, Erik, Nicole, Neil, Justin, Anthony and Chelsea; ten great grandchildren. She was a dear aunt, cousin and friend.

Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association,American Heart Association or Bethany United Methodist Church.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2021 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Braun Family Funeral Home. Memorial service will follow with Reverend David Pinta Officiating.(Following State guidelines mask will be required inside the funeral home)