Barbara Ann Kimbrough went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 9, 2018. Barbara was born on February 5, 1932, in Birmingham, Alabama to Joseph and Mildred (Carlisle) Knight. She had a happy childhood shared with two siblings, Sara and Alise. When she was older, she met and married the love of her life, Walter “John” Kimbrough and they were married in 1949. They settled in Houston where they raised their family; son Joseph was born in Alabama, followed by Susan a few years later in Houston
Barbara and John’s home was always filled with lots of love and laughter. There was never a shortage of friends or family stopping by to visit, often to be met with a fantastic meal that Barbara had prepared. Saturday nights often revolved around card games at the dining room table- poker and Rook were particular favorites.
After John passed away unexpectedly in 1987, Barbara’s life went another direction when she then took on the role of caretaker to her Mother who moved here from Alabama to be with her. She cherished the time she got to spend with her Mom in those last years.
Barbara was active in many things throughout her life whether at church, her neighborhood civic club and water board, tending to homes the family once had on the Trinity River or at the Ranch, but most important to her was just being with her family and friends. In her passing, she will leave a big void in our family that can never be filled. She will be greatly missed.
Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Mildred Knight, her beloved husband, Walter “John” Kimbrough, sister Alice Saunders and husband Sonny, and nephew Vince Robledo. She is survived by her son, Joseph Kimbrough (Pam), daughter, Susan Kimbrough Sisson, sister, Sara Decker (Harold), grandchildren, Susan Kimbrough Christian (David), Kelli Kimbrough, Wayne Keith Sisson II, and great-grandchildren, Candice Christian Overstreet (Justin) and Mj Christian. Barbara also had numerous nieces and nephews around the country that held a special place in her heart.
At Barbara’s request, a simple graveside service will be held at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery on Saturday, December 15, 2018, at 12:00pm, where she will then be laid to rest next to John for eternity.
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