Jo Kimbrell peacefully passed away in her sleep in the early morning hours of May 19, 2023. Born Josephine Irene Herbst, April 22, 1928 in Lyman, Nebraska to Carl and Mollie Herbst, she, along with her parents, two brothers, Carl and Fritz and two sisters, Alice and Dorothy moved to Sunnyside, WA in the late 1930’s. It was there where she met and married her husband of 75 years, LeRoy (Casey) Kimbrell. In 1952, Jo and Casey moved to Prosser and started a family.
Jo was a devoted housewife and mother. She provided for the family by tending the garden and animals, canning, cooking, cleaning and budgeting every penny. They had one son, Dennis Kimbrell of Tolleson, Arizona and three daughters, Patty (Mark) Salter of Tacoma, WA, Julie (Mike) Clark of Granite Falls, WA and Donna (David) Vacek of Prosser, WA. Jo also has four grandchildren, Logan Holmes, Caycee (Brad) Elridge, Jessica Clark and Gavin Clark and one great-granddaughter, Hazel Eldridge.
After raising her own children, Jo kept busy crocheting, gardening and babysitting for other families in the area. After retiring from the farm, Jo and Casey moved into town where Jo continued her devotion to children by taking care of her grandkids before school.
Jo is preceded in death by her parents, and all of her siblings. She and her brother, Fritz, passed away within 12 hours of each other.
Graveside services will be held at the Prosser Cemetery on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to your favorite animal or children’s charity of choice.
You may leave a message for the family at www.prosserfuneralhome.com