Life’s Reflections
Cheryl
Jean Kimble made her grand debut into this world on August 9, 1958 to the late Otis C. Kimble and Celesta Jean Norman Kimble. Throughout her time here she was always a force to be reckoned with and the life of the party even until her final moments when she transitioned to eternal rest on January 23, 2025. She shedded that old robe and put on her new one laced in Gold.
Cheryl accepted Christ at an early age and continued her belief in the Lord throughout her life. She always had a saying, “I know a Man”… Cheryl graduated from Whitestation High School and continued on to attend college at the University of Alabama Birmingham. She lived a life full of love, strength, tenacity, and dedication. Over her lifespan, she poured into so many people and helped so many along their life journey, whether it was helping them with employment or teaching life lessons. She always had your back. She was a dedicated employee and pioneer in her career with the City of Memphis, which spanned over 40 years of service. Whenever asked, “What do you do for a living,” the answer was, “Tell other people what to do.”
She was preceded in death by her parents, Otis C. Kimble and Celesta Jean Norman Kimble, a sister, Linda Kimble Norfleet, and two brothers, Daryl Kimble and Eric Kimble.
Cheryl leaves to continue her legacy her daughter Shantrail Morris-Britt (Derrick); five sisters: Cynthia Rucker (Jonathan) of Flowery Branch, GA, Bernita Poole of Memphis, TN, Brenda Mason (Jessie) of Collierville, TN, Sherita Hogan (Muhammad) of Meridian, MS, and Sherry Woods of Memphis, TN; three brothers: Kelvin Kimble, Jerome Kimble, and Rodney Kimble of Memphis, TN; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends whom she loved dearly.
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
2 Timothy 4:7
Order of Celebration
Saturday, February 1, 2025 10:00 A.M.
Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church 918 Looney Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38107
Pastor O.C. Collins, Jr., Senior Pastor
Musical Prelude
Processional......................................................................................The Family of Cheryl Jean Kimble
Scripture Readings:
Old & New Testament.............................................................................Pastor O.C. Collins, Jr.
Prayer................................................................................................................Pastor O.C. Collins, Jr.
Musical Selection................................................................................................Cheryl Patrick-Darden
Musical Selection................................................................................................................Celina Davis
Reflections of Love Family, Friends & Coworkers
Words of Encouragement.................................................................................................Cynthia Rucker Sister
Musical Selection............................................................................................................Lidyah Buckley
Eulogy.................................................................................................................Pastor O.C. Collins, Jr.
Musical Selection...............................................................................................................Leslie Hooker
Committal
Recessional
L oving
To my forever girl, now my forever Angel
I am because you were
So much of me is made from what I learned from you It doesn’t matter how far I go in life
I will always be your little girl
And you will always be my loving mother
Thank you for the sacrifices you made every day I love you
Your
herished CMemories
Our Sister Our Sister Our Sister
Strong as any (3) champion boxing Mister
I know You will keep on medically fighting
Which linked my mind to this real writing
We look forward again to our days of praise
Believing the Lord for His continued amaze
Beautiful Sista, keep the healing ball rolling
Each of Us has our moments of scrolling
Thoughts of memories with You laughing live
Our special time that We each love to revive
Pastor said, “Is There Anything Hard for the Lord? “
Of course not, because He has You on His cord
We Love You x63
Sis Bernita
~ Acknowledgements ~ All over the world there are people (friends), special people like you who make a life so meaningful and worthwhile. Who are always there when needed as in our bereavement hour. Who will always be special in our hearts. May God bless and keep you. Many thanks for everythiing and may God create many more special people (friends) like you! The Family
Immediately Following the Celebration Service
