Saturday, February 24, 2018 11:00am
Macedonia Baptist Church 10 South N. E. Owens Place • East Saint Louis, Illinois 62201 Minister Maurice White, Officiant Pastor Norman E. Owens, Jr., Eulogist
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I, Doris June Kimble, née Griffin, was born February 2, 1935 in East Saint Louis, Illinois. My parents were John C. & Nettie Mae Griffin. I was baptized at the age of 7 years old and worked in the church throughout my life. I always loved Sunday School. For the majority of my life I was a member of Pilgrim Green Missionary Baptist Church, from its days in Rush City to its current location in Washington Park, IL. During my tenure there, I served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees under the leadership of Pastor Richard Cosey. I later joined The Rhema Church in 2002 and served on the Mother’s Board with Pastor Norman E. Owens, Jr. I have always loved my church and, most importantly, I loved the Lord! I was educated in the East St. Louis school system and graduated from Lincoln High School in January 1952 at the age of 16. I immediately moved to Chicago for a short time and then to Milwaukee, Wisconsin where I met and married Edward Oscar Kimble on September 23, 1957. Under this union two angels and three beautiful girls were born; Karla Marie, Kristine Marie and Klaudine Marie. Not long after I returned to East St. Louis in 1967, I attended Nursing School at State Community College. I wanted to provide a better life
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for my girls and worked at St. Mary’s Hospital, Malcolm Bliss Mental Health Center and Metropolitan Psychiatric Center. After working as a Registered Nurse for over 25 years, I happily retired in 1999. I was always an active member in my community and served as a member of the Rush City Improvement Association for many years. I loved putting together neighborhood picnics and fundraisers. In my spare time, I loved to travel with my family and friends. Shopping was always a favorite of mine whether in the store or on the television. I loved watching my daily soap operas and was an avid sports fan, especially Cardinals baseball. In later years I enjoyed playing games and browsing social media on my tablet or phone. I have now taken my rest and in heaven with my father (John C.), mother (Nettie Mae), sister (Patricia A. Crawley), my two angels and daughters Karla & Kristine. I leave to carry on my legacy: my daughter, Klaudine Kimble (Belleville, IL); Grandchildren: Darryl Kimble (Belleville, IL), Douglas Smith III (Saint Louis, MO), Danielle Smith (Huntsville, AL), Two nieces; Kimberly Crawley (Madison, IL) & KeNetra Crawley (Belleville, IL), my in-laws, extended and blended families and a host of cousins and friends.
ORDER OF Processional............................................................................................. Praise Team......................................................................................Clergy & Family Reading of Old & New Testament Scriptures Prayer..........................................................................................................................................................................................................Dr. Deborah Holmes Musical Selection.............................................................................................................................................................................................. Voices of Rhema Acknowledgement of Condolences Reading of Obituary....................................................................................................................................................................................................Soft Music Reflections............................................................................................................................................ Gwen O’Kelley representing RHEMA MOTHER’S BOARD Willa Kimbrough representing SCC NURSING CLASS Solo................................................................................................................................................................................................................Sister Mamie Cosey Reflections from Clergy (2 min please) Musical Selection.............................................................................................................................................................................................. Voices of Rhema Reflections..................................................................................................................................................................... Kimberly Crawley representing NIECES Darryl Kimble representing GRANDCHILDREN Solo.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................Erna French Eulogy......................................................................................................................................................Pastor Norman E. Owens, Jr. - The Rhema Church Recessional
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Like the roll of the tide, so peaceful and carefree. You’re a picture of calmness and tranquility.
Others look to you to always impart a caring and kind word that speaks to the heart. Because you are serene, your life will be filled with every happiness. AMEN!
...WITH The family of Mrs. Doris June Kimble wishes to express our sincere appreciation for the cards, e-mails, text messages, floral condolences and other expressions of sympathy extended during our bereavement. A special thank you to our God-Given families for all of their help throughout this process. We pray God’s continued choice blessings upon each and everyone of your lives. P L E ASE C ON T I N U E TO K E E P U S I N YO U R T HO U G H T S A N D P R AY E R S .
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Clyde C. Jordan Senior Citizen Center
6755 State Street • East Saint Louis, Illinois 62203 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING INTERMENT
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ENTRUSTED TO
Serenity Memorial Chapel
3416 West Main Street • Belleville, Illinois 62226
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