Birth date: Nov 15, 1923 Death date: Sep 30, 2021
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Irene Kinkead, 97, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Thursday, September 30, 2021, at N.H.C.She was born November 15, 1923, in Pennington Gap, VA to the late John and Myrtle Cox Goins.Irene was a loving mother, grandmother and sister who was the “rock” of her family. She enjoyed working in her yard and flowers, spending time on the lake and was an avid Country music fan.Irene attended Higher Ground Baptist Church and was a member of the V.F.W. Women’s Auxiliary.In addition to her parents, Irene was preceded in death by her son, Boby Prater; siblings, Claude Goins, Hazel Farmer, Erma Burton and R.C. Goins; daughter-in-law, Dinah Kinkead.Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Michael Kinkead; grandchildren, Michael Steadman, Dickie Prater and Robbie Lynn Prater; numerous great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.A Graveside Service will be conducted Sunday, October 3, 2021, at 1:00 pm at Oak Hill Memorial Park in Christus Garden. Dr. Phil Hoskins will officiate. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.To share memories and condolences with the family please visit www.oakhillfh.comThe care of Irene Kinkead and her family has been entrusted to the staff of Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services.Read Obituary
I'm saddened to hear of Miss Irene's passing💔
She lived a long life in relatively good health. She could run circles around folks half her age! I can only hope to take a spin on my jet ski in my 80's just like her!! May she RIP❤️🍀🍀🍀❤️
Sorry for your loss I loved her and she was so sweet and I'll miss her alot praying for her family and family loss... Sharon Palmer building
Sweet lady. Always shared about my friend Boby P. Will miss you at MCDonalds! Sondra Bridwell
Light a candle in Memory of Irene! Carolyn Davis
