Beverly Rae Kinat

In Loving Memory of Beverly Rae Kinat April 17, 1934 – July 12, 2025
Beverly Rae Kinat, age 91, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025.
Born in 1934, Beverly lived a long and beautiful life rooted in kindness, resilience, and unwavering love for her family. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose warmth and generosity touched all who knew her.
Beverly had a quiet strength and a gracious spirit. She carried herself with dignity, and her wisdom and steady presence provided comfort through every season of life. Her hands were often busy with the work of caring for others-whether through a timely visit, a handwritten note, or a gentle squeeze of her hand.
She leaves behind a legacy of love, family, and faith that will continue to inspire generations to come.
Beverly was preceded in death by husband of 53 years, Fred C. Kinat, and her son, Marlin Kinat, and daughter-in-law, Doretta.
Beverly is survived by her children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren:
Fred Kinat and wife Diane Jaynes
Allison Diano and husband Gio Ashley and Noah Andrea Raty and husband Mike Owen and Ryan
Donna Mercer and husband Charles Cathy Outlaw and husband Nathan Kody Kelly Polk and husband Cory Colby and Jonathan, and wife Bre
Marlin's Family
Marla Kinat and husband Morgan Chan Avery and Aiden Evan Kinat and wife Aubrey Jackson and Amelia Lacey Kinat and husband Harmon Wood Jonas
Rhonda Davis and husband Tim
Sheree Brock and husband Jason Brinley and Ainsley Jason Bryant and wife Bridget Archer
Faith Thomas and husband Bill
Ashley Thomas Becky Ford and husband Jay Will, Mitch and Cam BJ Thomas and wife Tricia Audrey and Ty Lori and Steve Virgil Christi Priddy and husband Toby Todd, Logan, Aubrie and Hunter Kyle Virgil Caleb Brandi Brawner Ford, Beckett and Holden Tracy Davis and husband Tim Waldron Amanda and Austin
Along with special family members, Janice Hall and Alta Diver, best friend of 65 years, JoAnn Pounders, special friends Tom and Nancy Wilson and a multitude of nieces and nephews whom she loved each and every one very dearly.
A celebration of her life will be held on Friday, July 25th at 11am at Oak Forest Baptist Church, with a reception to follow at Oak Forest Baptist Fellowship Hall.
Her light will be deeply missed but never forgotten
A note from Al and Linda Draper:
I was pastor of FBC Wylie for 36 years and retired 20 years ago. We were sad to hear about the loss of Beverly and wanted you to know the tremendous blessing she was to hundreds of people she never knew.
Many years ago, her friend, Sarah Armstrong sought her help in writing a theme song for the Happy Circle. We sang that song at every meeting and dozens of times on the many Happy Circle trips we took.
This is the song she wrote:
"Oh the time to be happy is now and the place to be happy is here, and the way to be happy is to make other people happy and have a little heaven down here."
I can just see her and Sarah rejoicing together in the Father's House, singing together, "O the time to be happy is now and the place to be happy is here."
May the Lord's presence be felt as you walk through this valley. (Psalm 23)
Thank you for sharing her with us and the blessing she was to so many.
-Al and Linda Draper