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Celesta Kimble Obituary

Celesta Jean Kimble, 70, of Memphis, TN departed this life on Saturday, April 4th, 2009 at Methodist Hospital-North. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 10, 5-7 p.m. at Harrison’s Funeral Home, 2647 Carnes Avenue, Memphis, TN 38114. Funeral services are scheduled at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 345 Mt. Zion Rd., Piperton, TN on April 11, 2009 at 12 noon. Ms Kimble was the mother of 12 children, with 2 preceding her in death: Mrs. Linda Kimble Norfleet and Mr. Darryl Kimble. She leaves to cherish her memory 10 children: Cheryl Kimble, Cynthia (Jonathan) Rucker, Bernita (Michael) Poole, Brenda (Jessie) Mason, Kelvin Kimble, Jerome Kimble, Sherita Jolly, Rodney (Stepidy) Kimble, Eric Kimble, and Sherry Woods; 10 brothers and sisters: Hardy (Barbara) Wright, Mary Ann Brown, Earnestine (Lilton) Bonner, Betty (Cliff) Hayes, Luberta Nowley, Mary Richmond, Barbara Fitzpatrick, Sidney Key, Carol Dean, Glenda (Julius) Walker along with 30 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Harrison’s Funeral Home (901)452-7331 www.harrisonsfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Commercial Appeal on Apr. 8, 2009.

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Shantrail

April 2, 2024

15 Years and you are still loved and greatly missed!

ashley kimble

September 20, 2009

That my grandma I Loved her so much. But her sprint is still with us

ROSIE GREEN

May 6, 2009

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

Cheryl Kimble

May 6, 2009

To My Family: All My Family, Our rock on Earth has gone in body, but not in spirit.
Remember she was all our Queen.

Jill Rucker

April 26, 2009

To my family,
I loved my Granny with all of my heart. She was a blessing to all of us. I enjoyed the time she lived with us in Atlanta & I will forever treasure those memories. Granny, I loved our long talks together where you would tell me about raising your family & you woud give me advice on anything going on in my life. You always told things just like they were with no sugercoating things...when I was young I didn't really understand that but when I got older I grew to appreciate that about you. I began to rely on your words & your opinions about people in my life & what I was doing school and career wise. Thank you for you all of your wisdom...it plays over and over in my mind. I wish you could have met my future children/husband...you always said that would "tickle" you so! ha!ha! I love you Granny & I think about you every single day...I will keep you alive by remembering you to my own family. Thanks for being there for me for 26 years.

Sherita Jolly

April 20, 2009

To my Family

I Love You All! Our mother the strongest woman I knew.....The greatest lesson she could have ever taught us was the love of GOD.... I thank him for allowing us the opportunity to have those last days with her, allowing her to say her goodbyes to everyone that was near and dear that was truly and honor and a privileged to witness his grace and mercy in a time of low and for that we all are eternally grateful.... to say our goodbyes and to witness his WILL being done....she's gone to glory where there will be no more pain or suffering. This has being an amazing experience... she will truly be Missed!!!! to GOD be the Glory........

Jeannie Perry

April 20, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Bernita Poole

April 15, 2009

To the entire family. God loves you, I love you, and I'm so glad that there is nothing we can do about that. Let's continue to keep God first in our lives. By doing so we honor Mom's memory.

Lillie Mae Patrick-King

April 10, 2009

My condolences and prayers are extended to the family of Celesta Kimble. I miss the telephone conversations Celesta and I had regularly. GOD knows best.

The Scotts

April 10, 2009

Cynthia and Jon,

Certainly our thoughts are with you during this difficult season in your life. We know how much your mother meant to you, and we are thankful that God gave you so many years to enjoy one another. In the days ahead reflect upon those special memories to bring a smile to your face. Please know that our love and prayers surround you.

Ramona, Juan, Grayson, & Savannah

Cynthia Kimble Rucker

April 10, 2009

Thanks for your many thoughts and prayers. Mom will be dearly and sorely missed by all of us. However, we find peace and quiet joy knowing that our separation is not permanent.

John 14:2 Let not your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father's house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you....

He prepared a place for her and she has been received with great joy!!

Joe Harris(cousin)

April 9, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Venesa Parks

April 9, 2009

Brenda and Bernita
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother.Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you two and the entire family.Keep your head lifted to god and he will see you through. Neicy-Mail Services

Gloria Kelly

April 9, 2009

Bernita and Brenda,

Oh what a wonder God is to have blessed you with such a wonderful Mother who gave you a big family and lived such a beautiful life surrounded by that family. Stay close to one another for support and comfort but most of all stay close to our Lord and Savior.

Betty (Snipes) Cotton

April 9, 2009

The footsteps in the sand is only one set because Jesus is carrying the Kimble family doing this time. My prayers are with each of you...

Karen Ann Allen-Thompson

April 9, 2009

To the Kimble Family,

May the love of friends and family carry you all through your grief. How blessed are we who put our faith in God, no matter how difficult it is to bear the pain of parting, we have his promise that one day we'll be united with those who have gone before us to our heavenly home. In your time of loss May God's promise bring you peace.

Karen, Tyrone, Kamri & Kedric Thompson
(Karen Allen-Pkwy/Airways)

Ruby @ Herbert Bolden

April 8, 2009

The bolden of chicago extend there deepest sympathy to the entire family

Tracy Askew

April 8, 2009

To the family,

My heart is reaching out to you for what you're going through. I'm thinking of you frequently and praying for you too. If there is anything I can do, anything at all, think of me thinking of you, and don't hesitate to call.

Love Tracy

Bonnie Harris

April 8, 2009

Brenda, I don't know if you remember me or not. This is Bonnie Harris, I took your place as a receptionist in the Purchasing Department in 94. Glenda Shaw informed me of your loss. I lost my mom almost two years ago. She was the same age as your mother. While this is a painful time for you right now, please understand that I know what you are going through. Prayer really does make a difference and it will bring you peace when you let it go. May God be with you and your family.

Tamara Knox

April 8, 2009

To Bernita: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family in the loss of your mother. Remember Jesus is the source of your strength both now and forever.

Shantrail

April 8, 2009

To my family; moma-granny will be dearly missed by all. We have done a great job over the past years staying close and celebrating the love we have for one another. Just this past February we celebrated momas 70th Birthday, and oh what a wonderful time we had. All her children, grandchildren,great-grands, sisters & brothers, cousins and friends where there. We sang, we laughed, and we cryed on that glorious day. Just to see how happy she was should comfort our spirit in knowing that now she is always gonna smile and suffer no more. Moma would want us to continue on in celebrating life and each other. So cry on now if you must, just know that we are all here to keep each other together and through Gods strength we will make. Just know that Heaven has gained another Angel from the Harris-Norman-Key-Kimble family.........

Yvonne Tate

April 8, 2009

Brenda and Bernita

Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. My deepest sympathy on your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.

DEKATER HORTON

April 8, 2009

THE LORD OF HOSTS IS MINDFUL OF YOU TODAY IN THE LOSS OF ONE HELD DEAR TO YOU. TO SIDNEY (BO) KEY AND HARDY ,MY CLASSMATES ,COUSIN AND FRIENDS, I EXTEND MY HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS.WE LOOK TO THE COMING OF THE LORD WITH GREAT ANTICIPATION ,YET TODAY HIS SPIRIT HAS PROMISED COMFORT AND UNDERSTANDING FOR YOU, DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. WE SEND LOVE YOUR WAY TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY ;BE ENCOURAGED AND KNOW THAT WE ARE PRAYING FOR AND WITH YOU. PASTOR DEKATER T. HORTON SR.-CO-PASTOR NEW BETHEL AGAPE CHURCH ,DALLAS TEXAS.

Earl Johnson

April 8, 2009

Brenda and Bernita,
Gone from this land of the dying to go to the land of the living...Keep your hands in God's hands, keep trusting in Him and Jesus will see you through...With deepest sympathy..

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