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Ferne Kinsey Obituary

Ferne ''Kay'' Kinsey, 91, of Bradenton, passed away Dec. 1, 2006. She was born on June 25, 1915, in Randolph County, Ind. She owned and operated The Debonaire shop, in Ada, Mich., until her retirement in 1965, when she got sand in her shoes, and moved to Bradenton. She is predeceased by her husband, Rev. J. Herbert. She is survived by a half-sister, Sally Kaufman; daughter, Santha S. (Vito) Plantamura, their son, Charles (wife, Stephanie, children, Bianca and Devan); son, Robert W. (Jeanne), their children, Kristen (Michael) James, Jonathan (wife, Becky, daughter, Emma), Kelleigh (daughter, Skyler); daughter, Donna, her daughter, Kate (Lou) Burr (daughters, Kinsey, Jadyn and Ashlyn); daughter, Liz (Jim) Moore, their sons, Ryan, Bryce (Kerry), and Kevan; as well as many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Monday, Dec. 4, 2006, 11a.m., at Toale Brothers Bradenton Chapel, 912 53rd Ave. West. Private interment will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Golf Lakes Memorial Fund, 5050 5th Street East, Bradenton, FL 34203. Toale Brothers Funeral Home, Bradenton Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Bradenton Herald on Dec. 3, 2006.

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Lorraine Haggerty

November 28, 2007

She was the most beautiful person I met. God bless her.

December 8, 2006

We will miss seeing Grandma Kinsey on our trips south! Our hearts are with you all!
Steve, MaryAnne, Ian & Gus Wood & Bob MacMillan

June/Merrill Brown

December 4, 2006

Our sincere sympathy to the extended family, especially to Sam and Vito, at the loss of their mother.

John & Gloria Demers

December 4, 2006

Remembering with you a very special person who touched so many lives with warmth and caring.We're hoping that it helps to know the loss you're feeling now is a loss that many other hearts are sharing.

jon kinsey

December 4, 2006

we will miss you grandma

Jack Musser

December 4, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time... God Bless
Jack & Donna Musser (Golf Lakes)

Lorraine Haggerty

December 4, 2006

My prayers are with your family .

Cindy Sharp

December 4, 2006

Everytime I make puenche icing or homemade noodles cut over the back of a dinner plate, I will remember Kay. My love to all.
Cindy Sharp

Bill & Jose Cozyn

December 3, 2006

Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this sad loss of your mother.

Patricia/Jack Ackerman

December 3, 2006

Always so sad to lose a parent.

Carol/Fred McKrill

December 3, 2006

Our prayers are with you at this time. God Bless your family.

Traute Doerel

December 3, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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