Katie Himel Kimble passed away at her residence at the age of 89 on Monday, February 5, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Herbert B. Kimble, Sr. Daughter of the late Sidney J. Himel and Marie LeBlanc Himel. Loving mother of Herbert Kimble, Jr. (Danell), Henry Kimble (Deidre), Dianne Kimble and Paul Kimble (Marci). Sister of the late Edward E. Himel. Adoring grandmother of Christopher (Leslie), Jonathan (Sarah), Paige, Madison and Cooper. Caring great-grandmother of Abigail, Harrison, Ethan and Emma. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
After graduating from Redemptorist High School (Irish Channel), Katie met and married the love of her life. Together, they raised their growing family while sharing their time and talents at St. Alphonsus Elementary School and Redemptorist High School. For more than 40 years, the family has been members of St. Christopher Parish and Katie was a long-time member of the St. Christopher Altar Society.
Katie always had a smile on her face and will be remembered fondly and sadly missed by all of her relatives and friends.
A special thanks to Vital Link Home Health, Pulse Home Health and Hospice Compassus for all their caring support.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. (in Metairie Cemetery), on Monday, February 12, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m.
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