Mildred "Midge" Kimble (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Mildred Louise “Midge” Kimble, daughter of Raymond and Junetta Barley Weinrich, was born October 30, 1922, in Sedalia, Missouri. She departed this life Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at her son’s home, in Neosho, Missouri, at the age of ninety-four years, four months, and twenty-eight days.
On August 16, 1942, she was united in marriage to Dale Edward Kimble, and to this union one daughter and two sons were born.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dale, on May 9, 2009; a brother, Kenneth Weinrich; and an infant sister, Dorothy Weinrich.
“Midge”, as she was known by everyone, is survived by a daughter, Debbie Garrison, and her husband, Steve, of Ooltewah, Tennessee; two sons, Kurt Kimble, and his wife, Mary, of Neosho, Missouri, and Larry Kimble, and his wife, Kathy, of Independence, Kansas; four grandchildren, Chad Kimble, and his wife, Casey, Kara Hall, and her husband, Chris, Eva Miller, and her husband, Simon, and Kemberleigh Kimble; seven great-grandchildren, Jackson, Laney, Marley, Madison, Victoria, Aubrey, and Justus; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
She was born and raised in Sedalia, Missouri, and graduated from Smith-Cotton High School in the Class of 1940. She then attended Sedalia Business School. In 1941, she moved to Lebanon to join her friend, Jean Harrison, in working for the Construction Company at Fort Leonard Wood. She continued to work in civil service at the Fort for a few months. After she and Dale were married, they lived in Kentucky for a few years while Dale was serving in the 20th Armored Division of the Army. During that time, Midge worked at Swift and Company Ice Cream Plant in Louisville, Kentucky doing secretarial work. Once World War II ended, Midge and Dale moved back to Lebanon, made their home and lovingly raised their family. Midge worked at Benage Dairy for a few years, but was mainly a devoted homemaker to her family.
Midge was a longtime member of First Christian Church in Lebanon, where she was a member of the Joy Sunday School Class, and the Dorcas Circle of the Christian Women’s Fellowship. She had also helped with Vacation Bible School and various other activities within the church.
She was a founding member of the Daffodil Garden Club and belonged to the Daughters of the American Revolution. She had been a Cub Scout leader when her boys were young. She enjoyed gardening, shopping, and was very interested in fashion. She also liked listening to Big Band music. Her family was very dear to her and she especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Midge was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and her accomplishments and know that her family and friends will cherish the wonderful memories she created for them during her ninety-four years.
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