Celia Marie Kimbrough

On Friday, February 10, 2023, Celia Marie Kimbrough, beloved wife and mother, passed away at the age of 85 years old. Born to Celia Mason and Jessie Mason in Geiger, Alabama. Marie graduated from North Sumter High School in Panola, Alabama. After graduating Marie left Alabama to live with her oldest brother and his wife in Compton, California. Marie received her cosmetology license and worked as a beautician. Marie then later met her husband, JC Kimbrough, in Los Angeles, whom she was married to for 58 years. They later moved from Los Angeles to Seaside, California where JC completed his stint in the Army. Marie attended some college at Monterey Peninsula College in Monterey, California.

Marie was well known and loved by everyone in her neighborhood. She loved all the children as if they were her own. Marie was a positive mother figure to all. She devoted her time to care not only for the children, but the elderly as well. Marie enjoyed working in the yard (especially pulling weeds), helping others, attending church, and watching soap operas. Marie was known for being quiet, trustworthy, responsible, unselfish, funny, helpful, and reliable.

Marie proceeded her husband, JC Kimbrough, in death, along with her older brothers, Fred Mason and Jerry Mason. Marie is survived by her son, Jason Kimbrough, daughter-in-law, Ruth Johnson-Kimbrough, step-grandson, Shawn Johnson, sisters, Martha James and Edna Myricks, brother, Wesley “Buddy” Mason, nieces, McKiva James, Edna James, and Trenia Mason, and nephews, Jim Myricks, James “Tunie” James, Sam James, Jr., and Dwight Mason.

A visitation for Celia will be held Friday, March 3, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Bayside Community Mortuary, 1610 Noche Buena Street, Seaside, CA 93955. A celebration of life funeral service will occur Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 11:00 AM, 1610 Noche Buena Street, Seaside, California 93955. A graveside service will occur Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Mission Memorial Park, 1915 Ord Grove Ave, Seaside, California 93955.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.baysidecommunitymortuary.com for the Kimbrough family.