Eleita Joan Dunlap Kinard

Eleita Joan Dunlap Kinard, age 80, passed away in the comfort of her own home on Thursday, May 14, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Mobile, AL on October 30, 1945, to her parents, C.W. Dunlap and Margaret King Dunlap, both have preceded her in death. Eleita is also preceded by her loving husband, Glen Kinard, Sr.

Eleita worked for ICES with Foreign Exchange Students for over 30 years.  She touched the lives of many young people over the years from all over the world and created everlasting friendships. She enjoyed watching Alabama sports including Football and girls’ softball. Eleita attended church frequently and loved her church family dearly. Above all she loved traveling with her family and friends, especially spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Eleita is survived by her sons, Glen Kinard, Jr. “Scooter” (Carolyn) and Jason Corey Kinard (Dana); daughter, Lana McKee; grandchildren, Kylee Kinard (Austin Fancher), Samuel Glen Kinard (Haliegh), Sadie Grace Kinard and Alannah Kinard; great grandchildren,, Brynlee Kinard, Cash Winslow Kinard, and Berkley Young Kinard.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at Pineview Baptist Church. A visitation will begin at 10 a.m. followed by a service at 11 a.m. Eleita will be laid to rest in Kinard-Mathis Cemetery. Brother Nate Vanderburg will be officiating. Services entrusted to Charter Funeral Home and Crematory.

Russell Bamberg, Ernest House, Roy Averette, Will Dunlap, Brent Dunlap, and Bryan Stephens will be serving as Pallbearers.