Cloia Virginia Kinder

Cloia Kinder, daughter of the late Henry and Cassie Ander (Patterson) Menz was born on September 22, 1930 in Randles, Missouri departed this world and went to be with Jesus at her home surrounded by her loved ones, January 29, 2024 at the age of 93.

She was a former employee of Florsheim (Brown) Shoe Company in Chaffee and Cape Girardeau, Missouri.  Mrs. Kinder has been a member of the Free Trinity Pentecostal Church in Randles since she was 9 years of age when her parents helped co-found the church years ago.

On April 21, 1951 she was united in marriage to Wesley B. Kinder Sr., in Piggott, Arkansas.  Mr. Kinder preceded her in death on August 5, 1994.

Survivors include one son, Wesley (Teresa) Kinder Jr., and a daughter, Debra Kinder both of Randles; two grandsons, Shawn (Rebecca) Kinder and Lance (Kendra) Kinder; six great-grandchildren, Korbin, Rowan, Talon, Baylor, Jersie, and Oaklie; and many others who lovingly referred to her as mom.

Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Harry and Freddie Menz; three sisters, Malfeeda Menz, Juanita Jenice Tweedy, and Flossie Boley.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 1, 2024 from 10:00 am until 12:00 noon at the Amick-Burnett Funeral Home in Chaffee.  Funeral services will then be conducted on Thursday at 12:00 noon with Pastor Bill Carter officiating. Interment will follow in the William Cemetery in Perkins, Missouri.