Barb Louise Kinsey Saunders
February 13, 1943 ~ October 29, 2022
Born in:
Poughkeepsie, NY
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Barb Louise Kinsey Saunders, 79, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022.
A native of Poughkeepsie, NY, Barb was a daughter of the late Roy and Louise Kinsey. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Kathi Jackson, and brother, Bruce Kinsey.
Barb worked for many years as the photographer at the New Asheville Speedway and for NASCAR and the Dash Series.
She is survived by her daughters, Shari Reaves (Jim) and Patti Rastetter (Bob); and grandchildren, Lindsey and Derek Rastetter, Brooke R. Jud (Nicholas) and Lauren Reaves.
A celebration of Barb’s life will be held in the Spring.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
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So sorry to hear of our loss I remember Barb when we had businesses side by side on hwy. 25. Barb had Barbs bouquets and I had the Beauty Salon next door. Have not seen her for awhile but we shared some good times. . R.I.P
My deepest sympathies to Barb and her family. We had so many great times together and when I saw her great work at New Ashville Speedway and wanting a great photographer to support the Goody’s Dash Series, Barb was the one I asked and she accepted the challenge. Her work was beyond approach and she made Stars and Hero’s out of so many drivers. A true professional and friend and she will be missed. RIP Barb and know your life and work was rewarding to so many. Thank You Barb.
This makes me so sad . Barb was a instrumental part of me moving down south and my career in Nascar. She even let me stay with her and helped me get my first apartment. . I am and always will be grateful for all she did for me .She was one of the greatest people I’ve ever known .
I’m saddened to see the passing of Barb🙏🏻💔I have many fond memories of both she and Kathi at KRIEGER SCHOOL in Poughkeepsie as classmates🙏🏻💝💝💝
May her Beloved Soul rejoice in The House of The Lord🙏🏻✝️🌿🕊
I am so sorry to hear of Ms. Barb’s passing, yet I rejoice she is in Heaven and her body is healed and made new. I look forward to a wonderful reunion with her, one sweet day! I have many lovely memories of her working in my classroom helping my students with reading. She was so dedicated and faithful, and loved celebrating their success with them. I enjoyed her stories of an adventurous life and I appreciated her support and compassion for my job as a teacher and I appreciated her friendship. She will be greatly missed. My prayers are with your family.
“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. And you know the way to where I am going.”
John 14:1-4
Love you Barb! Thank you for your friendship of nearly 40 years. 💕
Shari and family, so sorry to hear that your mom has passed away. I remember her coming to our family reunions. Praying for your family during this time of grief. Beverly and Jack Holland
I have so many fond memories of Barb. Her many late nights at the flower shop trying to get orders out so she could go to the races somewhere. I worked at the sheriffs Dept at time and I would always check on her. We had so many laughs and a lifetime of fond memories. Patti Shari and your families that she was so proud of, my prayers for you
I first met Barb when we were in elementary school – she at Krieger, me at Clinton. In high school, we became friends and shared some great times with others (her sister, Lois Feierabend, Joey Piazza). One memory from those days was walking down Wilbur Blvd to the Cider Mill. What fun times. We shared the same birthday, although Barb was one year older, and sent each other cards. Over the last several years, I tried to send as many cards as I could while she was in the hospital and recovering. I know that losing Kathi was very difficult for her. The last time we saw each other was at our 50th high school reunion and we shared some tearful moments on the Walkway. My heart aches knowing Barb is gone. I’ll miss her.
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I met Barb in 1997. I went to Charlotte to see my first race and Barb happened to be staying at the same hotel. She was with a group of race fans and I wandered over and she came up and talked to me. Our friendship began then and there. I went to several races with her and hung out in the pits. She introduced me to several drivers and crew members. She knew everyone and they knew her. She was truly an amazing lady. She knew I was a big Dale Earnhardt fan and had him sign one of her photos she took. She always put a smike on my face and taught me a lot about racing. She is truly missed.