Joy Annette Holleman Kinser, 88, of Atkinson, North Carolina left her earthly life for her eternal rest on Monday, March 2, 2026.

She was born on January 29, 1938, in Salisbury, North Carolina; the daughter of the late Norman R. and Emma Kendrick Holleman.  Joy was also preceded in death by her beloved husband Ronald B. Kinser in 2005 and her sister Iva Kepley.

Joy served Wallace and surrounding areas for 35 years as Title Clerk for NC Department of Vehicles (DMV) in the Wallace office.  She acquired many friends and acquaintances during those years.

Surviving to cherish her memory are her children, Tony Kinser and wife Misty of Atkinson, Karen King and husband Thurman of Wilmington, Jeff Kinser and wife Heather of Cary and Jeannie Kinser of Atkinson.  Joy was also blessed with eleven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends that loved her dearly.

Joy was a loving mother and caring grandmother who loved her family with all her heart.  She was a simple woman who enjoyed doing simple things such as shopping, going to the beach and having her nails done.  Joy loved going to church at Shiloh Baptist when her health permitted and she loved her work at DMV along with her dedicated work family.  Joy worked with her friend and employer Gladys Sikes for many years at DMV and they developed a great friendship that will last forever.  After Gladys sickness and retirement, Joy continued to work at DMV under management of Jessica Straughn.  The staff continued to have a true lasting bond of love and friendship, and they are missing Joy very much.  Above all, Joy loved her children and especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She enjoyed spending time with each of them.  Joy will surely be missed but she will never be forgotten.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Wallace Chapel with Pastor James Scharder officiating.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday evening, March 5, 2026, at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Wallace.

Burial will be held following the funeral service at Murphy Cemetery in Greenevers, NC.

Memorial gifts may be sent in honor of Joy Kinser to help our veterans, DAV – Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 or online https://help.dav.org.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Wallace is serving the Kinser family.