She was born in Madisonville, Tennessee to the late Fess Fate and Minnie Savannah Stalcup.
Mrs. Kinser was a lifetime member of Morris Hill Baptist Church. Elva was the true definition of a home maker, tending to her husband, daughter, grandsons, and brother.
Elva was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Russell Kinser and daughter, Vickie Kinser Varnell.
Survivors include her son-in-law, Robert Varnell of Chattanooga; grandsons, Michael (Melissa) Varnell of Chattanooga, TN; Brian (Linda) Varnell of Ringgold, GA; great-grandchildren, Trenton Varnell, Brooklyn Kemp, Madalyn (Logan) Webb, Emma Varnell, Olivia Varnell, and Camilla Varnell; and brother, Eddie Ray (Linda) Stalcup of Madisonville, TN.
The family will receive friends Friday, September 12, 2025 from 4-7 PM and Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 9-10:30 AM at the funeral home.
Graveside service will be Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Hamilton Memorial Gardens with Pastor Bill Mason officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Morris Hill Baptist Church (1804 Morris Hill Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421).
Arrangements are by the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 8214 East Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaEastBrainerdChapel.com.