Mary Williams Kimbrough
Mary Williams Kimbrough, 85 of Auburn, Ala., went to be with her Lord and Savior May 27, 2023. 
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 By  Staff Reports Published 
11:48 pm Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Mary Williams Kimbrough

Mary Williams Kimbrough
May 27, 2023

Mary Williams Kimbrough, 85 of Auburn, Ala., went to be with her Lord and Savior May 27, 2023. 

Mrs. Kimbrough was proceeded in death by her loving husband, Jerry Don Kimbrough, an infant son, Terry Don and her parents, Robert and Ruby Williams. 

Mrs. Kimbrough is survived by her daughters, Cherri Henderson (Butch) and Jerri Evans (John); grandchildren, Beth Webster (Noah), Alan Henderson (Lauren), Jama Esco (David), Cassidy Evans and Christy Evans; great-grandchildren, Waverly Webster, Anne Claire Henderson, Ella Henderson, Leo Henderson, Aidon Esco and Harper Esco; sister, Betty Noble; niece, Cindy Smith (Jeff). 

Mrs. Kimbrough was an active member of First Baptist Church of Opelika, where she sang in the senior adult choir and was a member of the widow’s group. She was an avid reader, loved to travel and to bird watch. She loved spending time with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First Baptist Church of Opelika, Ala., or First Baptist Church, Russellville, Ala. 

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 31 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel at First Baptist Church in Russellville.  

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