Merle Boatwright Kinard Obituary
We bid farewell to Merle Boatwright Kinard of Macclenny, Florida, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 10, 2025 at the age of 81. Merle touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Merle Boatwright Kinard to pay them a last tribute.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Merle is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Merle's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Marion Boatwright and Effie Manning Boatwright; and her brothers, D. E. Boatwright and Warren Boatwright. She is survived by: her husband Leonard B. Kinard, Jr. of Macclenny, FL; and her son Philip Kinard of Fernandina Beach, FL. She is also survived by several extended family members and friends.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 14th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Ferreira Funeral Services (250 N Lowder St, Macclenny, FL 32063). A funeral service will be held on Sunday, December 14th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Ferreira Funeral Services - Macclenny (250 N Lowder St, Macclenny, FL 32063).
