Brenda Kinney

Brenda Kinney, 76 of Jefferson City passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025 at The Arbors at Westbrook Terrace.

She was born October 5, 1949 in Vanzant, MO to the late Claude and Vera May (Wheat) Lovan.  Brenda grew up in Vanzant and was a graduate of Mountain Grove High School.  In her parents’ home on September 9, 1969, Brenda married Robert Kinney.  They moved to St. Joseph, MO where Brenda became employed at City Hall.  Working in the payroll department, she was named their very first Employee of the Month.  Brenda and Bob then relocated to Jefferson City with Brenda working at Memorial Hospital, again being named their first Employee of the Month.  After working over 20 years for the Missouri State Medical Association, Brenda retired as Financial Manager. 

She had a green thumb and loved growing several vegetable and flower gardens around her home.  Brenda and Bob enjoyed traveling, especially on their Fall trips to Colorado.  If Brenda wasn’t spending time with her family, you might have found her reading, baking or crocheting her special baby blankets. 

Survivors include her husband, Bob of Jefferson City; daughter, Melody (Jeff) Vineyard of Liberty, MO; granddaughter, Gabby; three sisters, Wanda (Ronnie) Watkins of Dora, MO, Evelyn (JT) Thornton of Dora, Carmen McCarty of Mountain Grove; two brothers, Stan (Judy) Lovan of Ava, Brant Lovan of Caulfield and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Saturday, November 15, 2025 from Noon until 1:00 p.m. at Trimble Funeral Homes-Jefferson City.  Reverend Brant Lovan will officiate with a Celebration of Life beginning at 1:00 p.m.  trimblefunerals.com

Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association.