Mrs. Doris Brooks Kimmey

Doris Brooks Kimmey, 85, of the Chapman community, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 10, 2015. Doris was born in Henderson, TX and was the daughter of Jesse and Marybelle Brooks. She graduated from Henderson High School at the age of 16 and then began college at Stephen F. Austin State University. She received a Bachelors and Masters in Education from SFA. It was at SFA that she met the love of her life, Charles Kimmey. While students at SFA, they were voted SFA's cutest couple. They married on May 31, 1952 living in Houston, Wichita Falls, and finally settling in Lufkin to raise their family. Doris taught fifth grade math and science for over 30 years at Lufkin I.S.D. While a resident of Lufkin, she was very involved in her church, Lufkin's First Baptist Church, where she served as a Sunday School teacher, VBS worker, and traveled on numerous youth mission trips. She was always active in her children's activities, as well as other civic organizations. The Kimmeys moved to the family farm in Henderson in 1983 and enjoyed their retirement years. However, Doris decided she wasn't quite ready to leave the classroom. She taught school for an additional 5 years in the Carlisle School District. In Henderson, she and Charles were members of the Keenagers Choir and provided music ministry to nursing home residents. An active member of Liberty Baptist Church, Doris served as a Sunday School teacher, VBS worker, and served as the church pianist and organist for a number of years. Even though her hands were severely afflicted with arthritis, she used her gifts of music to reach others. She was an avid reader and loved to knit, sew, cook, and spend time with her family and friends. She was the sweetest, strongest, Godly woman and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She left a wonderful and lasting legacy for her loved ones. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Charles Kimmey; daughter, Karen Steed; and infant son, Karl. She is survived by her children and their spouses: Charlie and Dr. Kathy Kimmey of Temple, Mary and Ronnie King of Lufkin; grandchildren: Brooks Kimmey and wife Katy of Franklin, TN, Kelli O'Donnell and husband Dustin of Temple, Dr. Kyle King of Lufkin, Kendall King of Houston, Stephanie Hyde and husband Matthew of Savannah, GA; great-grandchildren: Rebecca, Samuel, Jonathan, and Lauren Hyde, and Deacon Kimmey; sister, Curtis Morris; and nephew, Bob Morris. Funeral services for Mrs. Kimmey will be held at 10 am Thursday, August 13, 2015 at Willow Springs Presbyterian Church in the Chapman community with Rev. Brooks Kimmey officiating. Interment will follow at Bridges Cemetery under the direction of Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Bob Morris, Thomas Monroe, Euel Faulkner, David Yule, Hank Svehlak, and Joe Lake. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ralph Wilson Youth Club of Temple at PO Box 1346, Temple, TX 76503, Liberty Baptist Church at 12025 Co Rd 397, Henderson, TX 75652, and/or the charity of your choice. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.crawfordacrim.com.

Mrs. Doris Brooks Kimmey

January 19, 1930 - August 10, 2015