Sharon K. Parker Kinsinger, 78, of North Platte, passed away June 23, 2018 at North Platte Care Center. She was born June 11, 1940 to Elden and Eva Parker at North Platte.  She grew up in North Platte and graduated from North Platte High School with the class of “58” as the valedictorian.  She attended college at McCook Community College. Sharon married Sam R. Kinsinger, Sr. on April 18, 1998.  Sharon loved life and dearly loved her family. She loved all animals, especially her cats and kittens. She wanted all animals to have good homes and she was very active in Pawsitve Partners.

Sharon had many dear friends and enjoyed being involved in the Buffalo Bill Kiwanas, Jones Girls Investment Club, her bunco group and her sorority, Beta Sigma Phi, which she was a member of for many years.  She always had a smile for everyone and was joy to be with.

She was employed as a bookkeeper for the Dept. of Roads, at Clark Hard Printing and then at Economy Glass for many years. Before retiring she was the head bookkeeper for Pro-Printing Graphic, Inc. from 1990 until 2010.  Her dear friend Edy Patterson said she was the “Best Bookkeeper Ever”.

She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Sam; step children, Sandy (John) Rowland, Joyce (Lee) McConahay, Sam (Dawn) Kinsinger, Jr; 8 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and many cousins.

Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com.  Services will be 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 28, at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Steve Berke officiating. Burial will follow at North Platte Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 27 from 1 – 7 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in care of arrangements.