Nevada Jean Kimrey's Obituary
Nevada Jean Kimrey, 89, of Coffeyville, KS, passed away on December 7, 2015 at Windsor Place in Coffeyville. She was born on July 18, 1926 in Knoxville, TX to Mace Houston and Nell Rae (Clark) Brown. In 1958, she married Joseph A. Kimrey in Miami, OK. After 53 years together, Joe preceded her in death on April 6, 2011. She was employed for several years at the Ammunition Plant in Parsons as well as Cynch in Vinita. She found the greatest enjoyment in being a homemaker as she took care of her family. She also enjoyed embroidery while watching television, cooking for family and friends, listening to music, and reading. Jean was also preceded in death by her parents; 2 brothers, Clark and Jerry Brown; and 1 son-in-law, Charles Manley. She is survived by 3 sons, Bill Tritthart and wife Sue of Miami, Charles Eugene Tritthart and wife Alice of Edmond, and Nicky Joe Tritthart and wife Sheila of Welch; 1 daughter, Connie Sue Manley of Clovis, New Mexico; 4 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and a host of friends. The family will receive friends from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at United Methodist Church, Edna, KS. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 10, 2015 at United Methodist Church, Edna, KS. Officiating will be Pastor's Lane Roberts, and Dean and Mary Alice Knewtson. Casket bearers will be Tim and Ty Davenport, Nick and Mace Kimrey, and Michale Tritthart. Interment at Edna Cemetery, Edna, KS. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Alzheimer's Assoc., c/o Thomas Funeral Home, P.O. Box 231, Welch, OK 74369.
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