Ranger Exes Memorial - RHS Class of 1951 RJC

Betty Penn BETTY JO PENN KINSER, 75, passed away Nov. 19, 2009, at a Fort Worth hospital, with burial was in Evergreen Cemetery at Ranger, TX. Betty was born July 11,1934, in Ranger. She was the second of two daughters born to E.F. (Frank) and Ola Odessa Carey Penn. She was a Christian and member of the First Baptist Church in Gorman. Betty retired from Birdsong Peanuts in Gorman in 2004 as a logistics supervisor after 39 years of dedicated service. After retirement she worked for Garrett Aerobics, James and Jo-Anne Garrett. She was an accomplished pianist, liked to travel/vacation and spend time with her precious family and friends. If you ever had one of her home cooked meals, it was something that you would never forget. Betty was a beloved mother and me-maw to her children and grandchildren. To all that called her a friend, she so dearly loved that life long relationship. She will always be remembered, as a special lady that always gave a tremendous amount of herself and did so without ever expecting anything in return.She was a trusting child of God and her faith never wavered during life's afflictions and tribulations. She has touched and influenced so many people's lives during her life and done so in a profound everlasting manner. Betty's parents and husband of 43 years, Rex Kinser, and little grandson, Jamie, preceded her in death. Survivors: she is survived by four children, Dana Emfinger and husband, Bobby, of Eastland, Brenda Weldon of Azle, Dean Weldon of Azle, Andrew Kinser & wife, Michelle, of Stephenville; her dear sister, Dorothy Bundick of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Shane Morrow, Carey Stewart, Cori Owen, Misty Kemppainen, Josh Weldon, Kali Kinser, and Gabrielle Kinser; 11 great-grand- children; and two step-children, Barbara Baker of Fort Worth and Margaret Atchley of Stephenville. Additionally, several nieces and nephews survive her. HUSBAND: REX GEORGE KINSER, husband of the former Betty Jo Penn (RHS-1951), was born September 9, 1915 in Marble Falls, TX. He was the sixth of eight children born to Andrew and Bessie Kinser all with the name starting with R. He was called home to his great reward on May 8, 2006 at the age of 90 1/2 years. Burial was at Oakland Cemetery. Rex was a peanut farmer and along with being a Kinser, which also meant being a carpenter. He loved raising a garden and loved to share his crops with friends and family. Rex was a loving husband and father. He was an avid fox/ coyote hunter and fiddle player, it was hard for him to know which music he liked best, fiddling music or the pretty music the hounds made barking while on the chase. He also loved baseball with the Texas Rangers being his beloved team. He enjoyed and loved all his grandchildren and they loved him as well. He will be dearly missed by all those who loved and knew him. He was not in the best of health for the last couple of years of his life, however, he never forgot how to smile or care. He is now restored, smiling and walking with his Lord Almighty. Rex was a Christian and a member of the Midway Baptist Church. Survivors include, wife Betty of the home; two daughters, Margaret Atchley of Stephenville and Barbara Baker of Fort Worth; one son, Andrew Frank Kinser and wife Michelle of Stephenville; also three stepchildren, Dana and husband Bobby Emfinger of Eastland, Brenda Moores of Eastland and Dean Weldon of Weatherford; two brothers, Ralph Kinser of Buena Park, CA., and Richard Kinser of Gorman; 12 grand- children and 16 great-grandchildren as well as several nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, two sisters and two grandchildren.