Christine Kimbley
May 19, 1920 ~ December 11, 2012
Christine Kimbley, 92 of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at the Greenwood Nursing Home in Bowling Green, Kentucky. She was born May 19, 1920 in Calhoun, Kentucky to the late Brone Ashton and Eura Pinkston Ashton.
Christine was the oldest of six children, three of which preceded her in death, Leeland Ashton, Delbert Ashton, and Victoria Richard. She was married to William Kimbley, who passed away in 1998. They had eight children, two of which passed away in 2010, Bronie Kimbley, and Larry Kimbley of Lakeland, Florida.
She is survived by six children: Marie Berkley of Owensboro, Kentucky, Max Kimbley of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, Wanda McDuffy of Alvington, Kentucky, Martha Hoofer of Bowling Green, Kentucky, Darlene McClure of Henderson, Kentucky, Judy Carter of Spottsville, Kentucky. She had fourteen grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren.
Also surviving are her brothers, James and Sherman Ashton of Detroit, Michigan.
Services will be held at 1:00pm. Thursday at Haley-McGinnis & Owensboro Funeral Home with burial to follow in Calhoun Cemetery.
Visitation at Haley-McGinnis & Owensboro Funeral Home from 3:00 to 7:00pm. Wednesday and from 11:00 to 1:00pm. Thursday at the funeral home.
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Christine Kimbley was ‘Mom’ to me for 43 years. She came all the way from Lawrenceburg, Tn. to Lakeland, Fl., to tell her son goodbye when he was dying in July 2010. She was 90 years old, and in very ill health, but she wanted to tell her son, Larry, th
She was a saint if I ever saw one… I remember staying at her gouse all the time as a chlid and how warm and loved she always made me feel. And she made the best homemade biscuits ever! I love you Great Grandma, and I will see you again one day!
On behalf of the Kimbley family, I would like to express our thanks and appreciation for everyone’s sympathy and kind words on behalf of Mother and Her passing. Mom was a lovable and loving person who was always sensitive to anyone in need both spiritual
My condolences to all the Kimbley family. You are joined in fond memories of your Christine by our family, the Johnson’s of Owensboro. We knew her only 28 short years and she was the Best a friend could be to all of us. What an inspiration and comfort
I just want to Just want to honor one of the most amazing women in the world EVER! She went to be with the love of her life, Jesus! She was a grandmother to the grandmotherless, a mother to the motherless, a friend to the friendless. Everything Jesus mean
MY GRANDMA’S HANDS
I remember when I was a little girl sitting next to my Grandma Kimbley at the table. She patted me on the hand, and I held her hands and said, ‘Grandma, why do your hands look so tired?’ She told me that her hands were tired, and that
To the Family of Mrs. Kimbley,
It has been a sincere honor taking part in celebrating Mrs. Kimbley’s life. She was such a special lady. Should you need anything, do not hesitate to contact us. My sympathies to the entire family during this time.
Sinc
To the Kimbley Family, I have fond memories of Aunt Christine. My favorite was when I took my newborn son to meet her for the first time. I unwrapped his tiny little body for her to see. He (Randy Inklebarger) arched his little back and stretched his arms
Sorry, to hear of her death she was a friend of my mom and a good neighbor to us. Sincerely ; Dreama Wilson Chambers.
Heaven received a another angel. Sis Kimberly blessed alot of people and i remember going to her house and talking to her, I loved my visits with her and will remember them so much she was truely blessing. I know she blessed alot of my family members. Oh
Christine you have been on my mind so much. Even though it has be nearly five years there is not a day that I don’t think about you. I loved taking care of you I miss you and love you. You will be in my heart for ever.