Dinah Cheryl Binder, 81, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. A visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, with a graveside service immediately following at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville.

Dinah was born on August 31, 1944, in Springfield, MO, to Russell Franklin and Pauline Alberta (Dughman) Elkins. Dinah graduated from Harrisonville High School with the Class of 1962. A devoted homemaker for most of her life, she also contributed to her community by working as a nurse's aide for the Visiting Nurses Association and at Harrisonville Hospital early in her career. Her gentle spirit and nurturing nature extended well beyond her professional life, as she dedicated herself wholeheartedly to her family.

Dinah was known for her low-profile demeanor, yet she had a knack for finding joy in the simple pleasures of life. She relished spending weekends playing cards with friends, indulged in her love of crocheting, and enjoyed watching television, particularly the Home Shopping Network. Above all, her greatest happiness stemmed from time spent with her family. Whether hosting family dinners or celebrating special occasions, Dinah cherished every moment alongside her children and grandchildren, creating lasting memories that will be dearly remembered.

Dinah was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her son, Russell "Rusty" (Edie) Binder; daughter, Cindy Chancellor; 6 grandchildren: Chase Binder, Nathan (Leanna) Garlock, Jeremy Chancellor, Austin Chancellor, Adam (Hope) Ammerman, and Joseph (Kara) Ammerman; and 8 great-grandchildren who brought her immense joy: Brian (Egypt) Garlock, Cayden Garlock, Mia Chancellor, Harper Binder, Paisley Binder, Lincoln Ammerman, Leaton Ammerman, and Olivia Ammerman. She will be dearly missed and forever held in the hearts of all who knew her.