Chief Pingeton was born on January 1, 1974 in Fort Payne, AL. On August 2003 she snuck off and enlisted in the US Navy Reserves with her friend Crystal while living in Chesapeake, VA.  Chief Pingeton met her husband, retired MAC Jason Pingeton in VA in 1998, they were married for 16 years. They have 6 children together Jordan, Shania, Sean, Cyaira, Justin and Jasel. She enjoyed spending time with the family, baking, watching Alabama football games and always had time to lend her ear to her junior Sailors and peers alike. Chief Pingeton came into the Navy as a Yeoman and her first duty assignment was with Seabee detachment 22 out of Richmond, VA. She switched rates to a Storekeeper when she went from USNR to FTS. Her previous assignments include SWRMC San Diego, NAVSUP San Diego, CRG -1, LCSRON-1 and NAVSUP New Orleans. She transferred to NOSC Tampa in November 2021 and immediately made an impact on her Sailors. The CMC hand selected her to take over Admin and be the SEL during his time away from command while still operating as the Supply Chief.  After a long and hard battle with cancer Chief Pingeton passed away surrounded by family and friends on September 10, 2023. Her legacy will live on to those that knew her throughout the Navy and the community.