Name: Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home
Address: Winter Haven, FL

Dear Dale, Ronnie and Patsy,

I just found out that your mom passed away.  I saw her back late last year at the Haines City Health Care Center while I was visiting my mother-in-law.  Mrs. Kinsey was sitting in a wheel chair in her door way.  She was always the sweetest and kindest lady.  I have great memories of her growing up on the lake with her as a neighbor.   I don't think I ever saw her that she wasn't dressed to a T!!  With her slacks and long sleeved blouse on with her hair always just so, working in the yard or whatever...she was always what I considered an elegant lady and a good Christian lady.  Today I was talking to Sandra and I asked her how she was doing and she told me she passed away so I immediately went to find her obituary.   I'm so sorry for you loss but I know you all have great loving memories of her and the 3 of you being so close made that extra special, I'm sure.  Janet Brown Davis, Winter Haven, Fl

"What a day of rejoicing that will be...when we all get to Heaven..." I remember so clearly your Dad leading the singing at the old Florence Villa Baptist Church and your sweet Mother. Those are precious memories for me as I was a young person in those happy days. Your parents, now both with the Lord, were good examples for us young people. Their godly example is your heritage. I know you all will miss both of them now, but just think of where they are and what they enjoy now...the fulfilment of God's promises. My prayers are for you . God bless.

Mamaw,
I will never forget all the handmade gifts!  How your hands were always busy making for your family.  Your tomatoes were the best I've ever eaten!  You were so brilliant when it came to crafts, crocheting, beading, etc.  You were an inspiration in your love for your husband and family.  You were the Proverbs 31 woman and your legacy will live on as we tell of your life to our children.  I loved to hear you laugh and remember many happy times around the dinner table as we would laugh and Papaw would tell that silly story he always told. :)

We will miss you here but we look forward to meeting again with you in Heaven.

We love you!

Melissa

The angels are rejoicing.  She will be missed here... but she sure was ready to go, wasn't she?  God bless you all with happy memories of this beautiful and sweet woman.  Love you all.

Mamaw,
I miss you so much.  You were such an role model to the women who knew you.  I always loved seeing the new crafts you were working on.  Your tomatoes were the best I ever tasted and I could eat them like an apple! :)  You always grew and made the best food and would keep offering it until we were stuffed!! I remember us all sitting at the dinner table and Papaw telling that crazy story he would tell and you would just laugh, then we would all laugh.  What a wonderful laugh it was, your eyes always sparkled so bright!  Your love for your husband was an inspiration to everyone and how that love never faded.  Even when he passed we loved hearing the stories of you and your sweetheart.  We rejoice knowing you are with him and Billy now and all your family.  We will mourn for you here but anticipate our meeting with you in Heaven!!  How wonderful when we will meet you there, standing by your Savior, our Savior!  No more tears and pain!!  Until then, we will miss you.  We will not forget you and will pass down those memories to our children!

The Proverbs 31 Woman is a perfect example of your character, you have taught us well.

Proverbs 31:10-31
10 [b]A wife of noble character who can find? 
   She is worth far more than rubies. 
11 Her husband has full confidence in her 
   and lacks nothing of value. 
12 She brings him good, not harm, 
   all the days of her life. 
13 She selects wool and flax 
   and works with eager hands. 
14 She is like the merchant ships, 
   bringing her food from afar. 
15 She gets up while it is still night; 
   she provides food for her family 
   and portions for her female servants. 
16 She considers a field and buys it; 
   out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. 
17 She sets about her work vigorously; 
   her arms are strong for her tasks. 
18 She sees that her trading is profitable, 
   and her lamp does not go out at night. 
19 In her hand she holds the distaff 
   and grasps the spindle with her fingers. 
20 She opens her arms to the poor 
   and extends her hands to the needy. 
21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household; 
   for all of them are clothed in scarlet. 
22 She makes coverings for her bed; 
   she is clothed in fine linen and purple. 
23 Her husband is respected at the city gate, 
   where he takes his seat among the elders of the land. 
24 She makes linen garments and sells them, 
   and supplies the merchants with sashes. 
25 She is clothed with strength and dignity; 
   she can laugh at the days to come. 
26 She speaks with wisdom, 
   and faithful instruction is on her tongue. 
27 She watches over the affairs of her household 
   and does not eat the bread of idleness. 
28 Her children arise and call her blessed; 
   her husband also, and he praises her: 
29 “Many women do noble things, 
   but you surpass them all.” 
30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; 
   but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. 
31 Honor her for all that her hands have done, 
   and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.

I love you Mamaw and miss you already!

Melissa (Kinsey) Garrison

Our prayers are with all of you during this sad time. The pictures showed a glimpse of all the wonderful memories you have to hold onto and remember. God bless you all.

Patsy & family, 
My thoughts and prayers are with you.  It has been so many years since seeing you.  I remember when we went to Lake Alfred to register for 1st grade.  I thought all the adult ladies were teachers except my mother.....haha  I told Mother that I wanted your mom to be my teacher.  I thought she was so pretty and sweet.  Write your memories of her because they leave us too quickly.  
Janis Dixon Romine

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. (Eccl. 7:1)

OBITUARY

Lois W. Kinsey

September 25, 1920 – December 9, 2011

Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home

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