Mrs. Dessie Norton Kinser, age 89, of Palmetto, GA, experienced her glorified birthday on October 5,2020 in Fulton County, GA. She was born in Fannin County on July 25, 1931, the daughter of the lateWilliam Harvey and Pell Mira Wishon Norton, and she was proud of her mountain heritage. Over theyears, Dessie worked outside of the home in the sewing industry, retiring from Georgia Industries for theBlind, where she worked as a Supervisor. She was a servant for her Lord, a devoted member ofProvidence Baptist Church in Palmetto since 1962, and a faithful prayer warrior. She also served the Lordin Providence Baptist Church through singing in the church choir, teaching Sunday school, and being thecustodian for the past fifty years. She was very active in visiting others and volunteering through church,as she shared Christ's Love with lending a helping hand, food, and fellowship. Even during the living ofher last days, she continually thought of others, sharing her homemade jelly, pickles, and canned greenbeans from her garden. A humble servant, she baked and delivered apple pies to shut-ins and the sick inthe community. Dessie was talented in the art of quilting, and recently had accomplished, along with thehelp of her daughters, producing 25 quilts for the family as Christmas gifts. Dessie was an amazing andGodly woman who will be missed by many. Also preceding her in death was her loving husband, Verlin L.Kinser. As she was the last of nine children, her deceased siblings include: Elsie Lowman, ThomasNorton, Perry Norton, Delsie Queen, Harley Norton, Dollie Adams, Johnnie Norton and C.J. Norton. Onegrandchild, Bonnie Rigney Wheeling, preceded her in death as well. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Doug Rigney and Patti and Terry Hughes, allof Palmetto, GA; Pam and Doug Cordle of Moreland, GA; and Michelle and Roth Hutcheson, also ofPalmetto, GA; grandchildren and their spouses, Misty and Mindy Rigney, Amanda and Tim West, Michaeland Espy Hughes, Katie and Luke Hammock, Austin Cordle, Cody and Chynna Cordle, Houston andRissa Hutcheson, McKinley Hutcheson, Colten Hutcheson and Carter Hutcheson; great grandchildren,Hope Wheeling, Angel Wheeling, Emily West, Sammy West, Lily Hughes, and Jameson Hutcheson; anda host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. from the Akins FuneralHome Chapel with Rev. Claude Mathis and Rev. Bryan Bentley officiating. Music was provided by DerrecOliver, Dessies daughters, and accompanied by Renee Siler. Interment followed in the New AntiochBaptist Church Cemetery with the following gentlemen serving as pallbearers: Austin Cordle, CodyCordle, Luke Hammock, Michael Hughes, Houston Hutcheson, McKinley Hutcheson, and Tim West.Junior pallbearers were Colten and Carter Hutcheson. For those desiring, memorial contributions maybe made to one of the following: 1. Providence Baptist Church Van Fund in c/o Elaine Bryant at 7645Campbellton Redwine Road, Palmetto, GA 30268, or 2.The ALS Association atttp://www.alsa.org/donate/giving/gifts-in-tribute.html. Condolences may be sent to the family onlineat www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, GA was in charge of the arrangements. . Visitation Akins Funeral Home - Blue Ridge Saturday, October 10, 2020 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM 7871 Blue Ridge DriveBlue Ridge, Georgia 30513 Directions Funeral Service Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge Chapel Saturday, October 10, 2020 1:00 PM 7871 Blue Ridge DriveBlue Ridge, GA 30513 Directions