Frances Lightsey Kinard Obituary
The world bids farewell to Frances Lightsey Kinard of Barnwell, South Carolina, born in Estill, South Carolina, departing on March 8, 2026 at the age of 96. Frances leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Frances Lightsey Kinard or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her husband Earl Kinard; her parents, Clifford Thomas Lightsey and Effie Phillips Lightsey; and her siblings, Otis Lightsey, Betty Long and Myra Kitchings.
She is survived by: her sons, John C. Rivers III (Jane) and Tom Rivers (Monica); her grandchildren, Ashley Heineck (Andy), John C. Rivers IV, Katie Shannon (Tresco), Hannah Dixon and Regan Dixon; and her great grandchildren, Flip Heineck, Watson Shannon, Lily Heineck and Blair Shannon.
