Pearl Irene Kimmy, age 83, resident of 521 Beach Avenue, Cambridge Springs, PA was called home by her loving Savior on Friday, July 12, 2013. She passed away at home with her loving children and grandchildren by her side.
Born on January 23, 1930 in Clarence Center, New York, Pearl was a daughter of the late Forrest Brown and Helen Knapp Brown. She lived in Cambridge Springs, PA for the past 50 years. Pearl was a busy home maker raising eight children. She enjoyed crocheting, embroidering, baking, and reading, but above all she loved reading her Bible, praying, and writing inspirational letters to family and friends. She loved spending time with her grandchildren.
Pearl was a member of the Brown Hill United Methodist Church since 1969. During this time she directed Daily Vacation Bible School, served as a Sunday School teacher, led Ladies Aide, and was president of the United Methodist Women.
She will be missed by her children and their spouses which include – Allison Lydic and her husband, Ladell of Waterford; Forrest Kimmy and his wife, Rhonda of Cambridge Springs; Kara Rollin and her husband, Dwayne of Cambridge Springs; Kyle Jones and her husband, Patrick of Waterford; Brownyn Kimmy of Cambridge Springs; and Barbra Bonino and her husband, Joseph of Pittsburgh; sixteen grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.
Pearl was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Denzil Kimmy, of fifty years, who died on May 18, 1996. Also preceding her in death were two beloved sons – Larry Kimmy and Gary Kimmy; a brother – Donald Brown; and two sisters – Rose Cummings and Millicent Parker.
Friends may call at the Van Matre Family Funeral Home in Cambridge Springs on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 and are invited to attend funeral services there on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Reverend Brian Riddle will officiate. Interment will be in Millers Station Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Brown Hill United Methodist Church or to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation at jdrf.org.
To my co-worker, Barb and family
My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time of your loss.
I pray for your comfort and solace.
(I have lost my second mother) My prayers and thoughts are with you. If I can do anything please let me know. Many special memories. Love you all. She will be missed.
Bill says just like losing his mom all over again because that is what she was to him. To Kathy she was the mother in law that she never got to have. A lot of memories with Pearl, Lawrence and all the family. God bless you. Thinking of you
I am so sorry for your loss. She was wonderful person. I loved driving her when i got to take her to dialysis i loved hearing about the cats and family. She will be missed.
This is not an easy time family has to go through. May you be blessed with peace and comfort. Hugs from your distant Canadian relative.
To The Kimmy Family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of Pearl. Please know that you are in our thoughts & prayers at this time. May God wrap you in his loving arms & give you the comfort & support that you all need.