Sondra Jane Peabody

Kinney

Sondra Jane Peabody Kinney, 82, of Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

Sondra was born on June 3, 1944, in Fort Benning, Georgia, to the late Edward and Cornelia Peabody.

After earning her master’s degree, Sondra embarked on a fulfilling career in education, teaching at the elementary, middle school, and college levels. Her love of learning and natural gift for teaching touched the lives of countless students throughout her career.

Sondra had a special love for music and especially enjoyed singing. Her family fondly remembers her favorite little jingle that she often sang to them: “I love long hot showers and country ham, kisses from my grandchildren, and thank you, yes ma’am!” It was one of the many little things that made her so special to those who knew and loved her.

A woman of strong Christian faith, Sondra lived her life with kindness and compassion. She had a way of making everyone feel loved and valued, always expressing her kindness through both her words and actions.

Sondra was blessed with 48 years of marriage to her sweetheart, Coach George “Sandy” Sandifer Kinney II, before his passing in 2021. Together, they raised three children, who became the center of her world. Nothing brought Sondra greater happiness than being surrounded by her family including her precious grandchildren. She lived for those she loved and cherished every moment spent together. She will be remembered as a loving wife, devoted mother, and proud grandmother whose love for her family knew no bounds.

Those remaining to cherish her memory are her daughter, Lacey Jane Kinney of Newport, NC; sons, George Sandifer Kinney III of Havelock, NC, and Robert Bruce Kinney of Atlantic Beach, NC; brother, Johnny Peabody (Sandy) of California; grandchildren, Brice (Taylor), Calista, and Jaden; and her cuddly cat, Winnie.

In addition to her parents, Sondra was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George Sandifer Kinney II; and brothers, Edward Bruce Peabody Jr. and William “Billy” Peabody.

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Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net.

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory in Morehead City, NC.