Dorothy Jayne Kimmel

Dorothy J. Kimmel

May 30,1920-April1, 2021

Dorothy Jayne Prather-Fletcher Kimmel, age 100, died peacefully at her home in Santa Fe, New Mexico on April 1, 2021. Dorothy was born to Grace and Willard Prather in Marfa, Texas-a Texas tale she was quite proud of. She resided in Belleville, Illinois until age 80 at which time she moved to Santa Fe to be near her daughter.

Dorothy enjoyed being a mother to her children. She devoted herself to her family and to many four legged creatures. Somehow all sorts of furry beings found their way into her welcoming arms. She surrounded family and friends with warmth and a quick wit. Her gracious manner was evident to all.

She is preceded in death by her husband Richard F. Kimmel and son Richard L. Kimmel. She is survived by her daughter Judith Kimmel of Santa Fe, grandchildren Kelley Rutherford of Belleville and Richard C. Kimmel of Granite City.  She has 9 great grandchildren and 11 great, great grandchildren.

A special thanks for years of steadfast support is extended to Susan Rush, the essence of kindness and giving, and to Dee Duke the keeper of the family.

The family would like to thank members of the First United Presbyterian Church of Belleville for their remembrances and contact over the years. Thank you to Ambercare Hospice of Santa Fe and to Janet Smith, RN and Margaret Burke, RN for the attentive care and support.

Arrangements for burial are under the direction of Rivera Family Funerals in Santa Fe and Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville.

“Let the still small voice of the Beloved guide you by day

and comfort you at night;

Then you will be blessed and,

In turn,

you will be blessing to the world.”

Psalm 129 – Nan C. Merrill, Psalms for Praying