Doris Wilson Kinley

March 13, 1934 - February 16, 2022

Doris Virginia Wilson Kinley, 87, born to Tyson and Exie Wilson, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 in the comfort of her home. Doris was preceded in death by two husbands, Melvin Ervin Shue and Hoyt Kinley. Three brothers J.T., Pete and Ralph Wilson. Doris is survived by her son Melvin “Mickey” Shue and wife Karen. Two grandchildren, Emily Lanning and Lauren Greeson (Chris) and 5 great grandchildren: Mason, Audrey, Kendra, Natalee and Owen. Doris is also survived by brothers Dave Wilson (Helen), Burt Wilson (Kathy) and sister Ann McMath. Along with many nieces and nephews. Doris was employed for 20 years with Burlington Mills followed with 18 years at Ciba-Geigy. Doris retired as a textile laboratory specialist in the dye and chemical division. Doris was a lifelong member of Coble’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Julian. Doris was passionate about her family and always made visits memorable. She had a heart for animals and enjoyed caring for them. When Doris wasn’t traveling, she enjoyed doing puzzles at home and going out dancing. Doris also spent her retired years tending to her array of flowers in her well-kept yard that she loved. Visitation and a celebration of life service will be held at Coble’s Evangelical Lutheran Church located at 5200 Coble Church Road, Julian, NC 27283 on Sunday, February 20, 2022. Visitation will be from 10:00am – 10:45am, service starting at 11:00am, burial will follow at Gilmore’s Memorial Park in Julian. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Coble’s Lutheran Church, Southeast Fire Department, both of Julian, or Authora Care at 914 Chapel Hill Road in Burlington, NC 27215. Forbis & Dick of Pleasant Garden Chapel is serving the family. Online condolences maybe offered at www.forbisanddick.com.