Wilma L. Kimrey, 95, of Parsons, died at 8:14 a.m., Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Labette Health. Born December 25, 1926, in Thayer, Wilma was the daughter of William Richard and Ethel (Goff) South. As a young girl, she grew up and attended school in Thayer, graduating from Thayer High School.
Wilma and Paul J. Kimrey were united in marriage October 2, 1950, at Erie. Over the years, they mostly lived in Parsons and Oswego, although they did live in Hot Springs, Arkansas, for a time. She worked as a waitress at a café in Oswego for a time. For many years, she worked at the Kansas Army Ammunition Plant, from where she retired.
Wilma was a member of the Dennis United Methodist Church. She enjoyed making pies. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. Wilma also loved spending time outdoors, gardening, mowing, growing flowers, watching hummingbirds and walking.
Wilma is survived by her son Richard L. “Rick” Kimrey (wife, Pam), of Savonburg, and daughter, Diana L. Blackburn of Oswego; brothers, Vernon South (wife, Joanne), of Olathe and Larry South of Thayer and sister, Virginia Koch of Springfield, Mo. Five grandchildren, Grant Kimrey; Mike Kimrey, Holly Dreiling (husband, Tyler), Chance Kimrey and Autumn Kimrey along with three great-grandchildren, Kyler Dreiling, Hailey Dreiling and Lily Kimrey also survive. Wilma was preceded in death by her husband, Paul,
Wilma was preceded in death by her husband, Paul, March 23, 2001; son-in-law, Vernon Blackburn; one brother, Jackie South; three sisters, Doris Cox, Thelma Lee and infant Wanda South.
There will be a graveside service at 10 a.m., Friday, May 20 at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Galesburg. Friends may call at the funeral home to sign the register from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday.
Memorials are suggested to Dennis United Methodist Church. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.