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Jean Kinder Obituary

Jean Kinder, 81, of Rainbow City, Ala., formerly of Washington, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025. Jean was an active member of Claysville United Methodist Church in Claysville. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rinehart; her sister, Beverly; her brothers, Junior and Bob; her husband, Roy Kinder; and special companion, Michael "Mickey" Morgan. Jean is survived by her daughter, Kim Rubottom; son, Mike (Lisa) Alfred; stepdaughters, Julie (Kevin) Kler, and Luanne Kinder; stepson, Eric Kinder; chosen sons, Mickey Morgan, Jr. and Mark Morgan; grandchildren, Ashlee (Brandon) Brown, Courtney (Michael) Raymond, and Blakely (Gage) Bottcher; and stepgrandchildren, Mary Katherine (Ryan) Dowdy, Kaitlynn Maudsley, Ryan Maudsley, Brynn Kler, Nathan Kler, and Nikita (Logan) Karlowski; her great- grandchildren, Brooks Brown, Madelyn Brown, Joanna Bottcher and Jace Karlowski; sister, Joan (Harold) Bennett; and fur baby, Biscuit. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Claysville United Methodist Church; Rainbow City Public Library; or the Rainbow City Humane Society, in her honor. The family wishes to express special thanks to the Rainbow City Emergency Services. The family will hold a private celebration of life. Collier-Butler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Observer-Reporter from Mar. 18 to Mar. 19, 2025.

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Luanne Kinder

March 12, 2026

I just can´t believe it´s been a year already without you. Miss you so much.

Mary Lou Galentine

March 20, 2025

So sorry for your loss. Knew Jean for many years as a friend. We worked together for many years at West Penn Wire.

Karen Sedmak

March 19, 2025

Jean was such a nice neighbor when she lived on Silver Maple Avenue. Your picture in the paper today is as beautiful as I remember you! Rest in Peace Jean.

Luanne Kinder

March 19, 2025

Where do I begin...I can´t believe you are gone. My heart is just broken. I loved our talks and really had fun visiting you in Alabama. You will be missed everyday. You will be forever in my heart and on my mind. Love you so much!!!

Dean Fry

March 19, 2025

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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