Joy Lou (Kidd) Painter

Joy Lou Kidd Painter, 78, went home to be with her Lord on October 14, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Lenon and Macel (King) Kidd and the sister of the late Bobby Kidd. Joy graduated from OHHS in 1965. Joy was self-taught in finance and banking and worked for New River Banking & Trust in Oak Hill for more than 30 years, retiring as head teller. She was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church, where she served on the auditing committee, as treasurer of the JOY Sunday School Class, and in the nursery.

Joy was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 57 years, Rudy Painter; daughter, Kristen Painter (Adkins); and son, Matthew Painter. Her grandchildren are Myah Joy Adkins, Eden Farmer (Jacob), Caylin Adkins, Jackson Adkins, Journey Adkins, Lexi Adkins, and Macel Adkins. Her great-grandchildren are Charleigh Joy-Marie Farmer and Rudi Belle Farmer. She also leaves behind two sisters, Deanna Stafford and Sherrill Patrick, and her best friend, Cathy Joines, as well as many nieces and nephews. The family would like to give special thanks to Calvary Baptist Church in Oak Hill for the tangible outpourings of God's love and to Hospice of Southern WV for the exceptional care given during her last months.

Visitation for friends will be from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Friday, October 17, 2025 at Tyree Funeral Home Chapel in Oak Hill and one hour prior to service Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Calvary Baptist Church.

A celebration of her life will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Calvary Baptist Church in Oak Hill with Pastor Greg Swisher officiating. Burial will follow at High Lawn Memorial Park in Oak Hill.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

"The joy of  the Lord is my strength."- Nehemiah 8:10 Her life was a testimony of strong joy, grace, and steadfast faith in God toward everyone she met. Pallbearers will be family and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to either Hospice of Southern WV or Calvary Baptist Church Youth Group.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tyreefuneralhome.com

The family of Joy Painter is being cared for by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill.