Norma Jean Kinikin

Norma Jean Kinikin 100 formerly of Dumas passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026. A Funeral Service is scheduled for 11 o’clock in the morning on Friday, November 13, 2026, at Morrison Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Northlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 o’clock to 7 o’clock in the evening on Thursday at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Beeson ~ Morrison Funeral Directors.

Jean was born on August 5, 1926, in Avard, OK, Jean was the daughter of Vern and Mildred (Austin) Lyon. On March 31, 1966, she married the love of her life, John J. (Pop) Kinikin. They shared a deep love and commitment to family and together raised 6 sons in Etter, TX. Jean was a homemaker and loved cooking and reading, especially her Bible. She lived her Christian faith daily by being a caregiver for many over her long, abundant life.

Jean is preceded in death by her parents, Vern and Mildred Lyon; brothers Clifford, Eddie, Coy and Grover Lyon and sisters LaVern Cox and Wanna Bradford; her husband John J. Kinikin; son Nicky Bittner; stepsons John, Harvey and Victor Kinikin; and grandson Harvey Kinikin Jr.

She is survived by her sons Vern (Karen) and Barry (Maria) Bittner; daughter-in-laws Margie and Marglen Kinikin, grandchildren Bryan Bittner, Justin Bittner, Melani Mcmillin-Galindo, Chelsea Hemphill, Garrett Bittner, Michael Bittner, Breann Falsarella, Scott Bittner, Matt Bittner, Kelvin Bittner, Veronica Rodriguez, Javier Gonzalez, David Gonzalez, Mireya Gonzalez, Chris Kinikin, Amy Fritsche, Yvette Robinett, Kody Kinikin, Jared Vorachard, Clint Vorachard, Victor Kinikin Jr., Bernice Lopez, and Stacey Haythe; 52 great grandchildren, and 35 great-great grandchildren.

Pallbearers are her grandsons.

Active Pallbearers: Bryan Bittner, Justin Bittner, Garrett Bittner, Matt Bittner, Javier Gonzalez, David Gonzalez, and Kody Kinikin

Honorary Pallbearers: Michael Bittner, Scott Bittner, Chris Kinikin, Jared Vorachard, Clint Vorachard and Victor Kinikin Jr.

Jean will be deeply missed by those she leaves behind as she touched many lives during her long, fruitful life. Rest in peace in the arms of the Lord, mom, grandma, great-grandma. You have earned it!