Mrs. Kinder was a former employee of Dexter Memorial Hospital in Dexter for 27 years and affiliated with the St. Joe General Baptist Church. She was a member of the Dexter Eastern Star, Ladies Auxiliary, Dexter Elks Lodge, and a resident of Essex, Missouri.
On September 28, 1946 she was united in marriage to Earl Joseph Kinder in Piggott, Arkansas. Mr. Kinder preceded her in death.
Survivors include three sons and daughter-in-laws, Terry Kinder and Teresa of Kennett, Randy Kinder and Peggy of Dexter, Steven Kinder and Joyce of Dexter; by one daughter and son-in-law, Teresa Burleson and Brent of Essex; seven grandchildren, Todd Kinder, Travis Kinder, Chasity McLaughlin, Matt Kinder, Leslie Pyle, Colby Burleson, and Lance Burleson; by twelve great-grandchildren; also by a very special friend Ron Smith.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers, Joe Walker, Truman Walker, Wilburn Walker, Cloyd Walker, and Harold Walker; and by three sisters, Jessie Proffer, Wanda Bedwell, and Georgie Cooper.
Friends may call from 5 until 8 p.m., Sunday, April 22, 2012 at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. Funeral services will be conducted ar 2 p.m., Monday, April 23, 2012. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. Interment will follow in the Triplett Cemetery.
