Gladys McClellon “Jip” Kinsey, aged 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2025, in Cornelia, Georgia. Born on May 9, 1940, in Cornelia, she was a cherished member of her community and deeply devoted to her family and faith.
Gladys enjoyed a fulfilling career at Ethicon, where she was known not only for her work ethic but also for her kind and generous spirit. She was a member of Union Grove Congregational Holiness Church, which reflected her strong faith and commitment to her beliefs. Friends and family alike will remember her as a forgiving person who always kept her door open, welcoming all with warmth and love.
An avid lover of the outdoors, Gladys found joy in camping and nurturing her beautiful flowers. She shared her life with her faithful dog, Spice, who brought her much comfort and companionship. Her dedication to her family was evident in the way she doted on her children and grandchildren, establishing lasting bonds and creating cherished memories.
Gladys is survived by her beloved son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Glenda Kinsey, and her cherished daughter, Tammy Kinsey. She was a proud grandmother to Greg Kinsey and his wife, Darlene, Chris Kinsey and his wife, Jennifer, and she adored her great-grandchildren, Tyler, Kaylee, Chelsea, and Delina Kinsey, and Madelyn Fulbright, as well as her great-great grandson, Weston Ramey. She is also survived by her siblings, Freddie, Lee, Kenneth, Jack, and Keith McClellon, along with her sisters, Edna McCallister, Eula “Dooley” Arrowood, and Linda Allen, as well as former brother-in-law, Gary Allen. Additionally, she is remembered fondly by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Raymond Estes Kinsey, with whom she shared 55 wonderful years, and her parents, Howard McClellon and Maude Holcomb McClellon.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2025, commencing at 4:00 PM in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & McEntire, with Rev. Paul Flynn officiating. Interment will follow the service in Union Grove Congregational Holiness Church Cemetery with Rev. Bobby Ivester and Rev. Ryan Elrod officiating.
Friends and family can pay their respects during the visitation on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home.
Gladys leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering faith that will continue to inspire all who knew her.
The family would like to express their sincere thanks to Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center for their loving care of Gladys during her last days.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandmcentire.com.
McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
