Joy Kinser Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joy Kinser of Atkinson, North Carolina, who passed away on March 2, 2026, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Joy had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Joy may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Norman R. Holleman and Emma Kendrick Holleman; her husband Ronald B. Kinser; and her sister Iva Kepley. She is survived by: her children, Tony Kinser (Misty) of Atkinson, Karen King (Thurman) of Wilmington, Jeff Kinser (Heather) of Cary and Jeannie Kinser of Atkinson. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family.
