Jewel Frances Kimbler, 86, of Columbia, KY passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born on September 4, 1939 in Adair County to the late Welby O. and Emma Lee McGaha Bryant.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby E. Kimbler and a brother, Huston Bryant.
Mrs. Kimbler attended the Bearwallow Church and Mt. Olive Baptist Church and served the Adair County Public Library as Assistant Librarian for over 40years. She was avid Gone with the Wind collector and Statler Brothers fan. She also enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
SURVIVORS:
2 children: Dawn Baker (Tim) of Columbia, KY and Doug Kimbler (Cindy) of Alvaton, KY
5 grandchildren: Emmalee Baker Ford (Quenton), Lucas Kimbler, Joshua Kimbler, Sam Baker, and Addie Baker
3 great-grandchildren: Octavia Jewel Ford, Samuel Baker, and Truman Ford
Bonus grandchild: Kevin Reynolds (Debbie)
2 bonus great-grandchildren: Bailey and Will Reynolds
The family would also like to extend their gratitude to all her caregivers, especially Jodie Hagan, Addison Litterall, and Matthew Wright.
Funeral service: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 11:00amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Greg Wade and Bro. Troy Long officiating
Burial: Freedom Cemetery
Visitation: Tuesday from 4:00-8:00pm and Wednesday until time for the service
Pallbearers: Josh Kimbler, Lucas Kimbler, Mark Kimbler, Brent Kimbler, Sean Cook, Quenton Ford, Kevin Reynolds and Greg Jessee.
Honorary pallbearers: All employees and board members at Adair County Public Library.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hosparus of Green River for their extraordinary help and care.
