Vincenta Kimbrough Obituary (1918 - 2012)

Vincenta "Billie" Theresa Evins Kimbrough, age 93, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2012 in Cedar City, Utah. She was born December 31, 1918 to Felix Evins and Rose Kuzas in Waukegan, Illinois.Billie was a 1930 graduate of Waukegan Township High School and was a lifetime member of the Catholic church. She married her "one and only" Cliff Kimbrough in 1941 and they spent over 65 years together. Due to his U.S. Marine Corps career, Cliff and Billie made many moves across the US where they made many friends in their travels. Billie & Cliff retired in Santa Ana, CA. and enjoyed several years playing Bingo and card games and enjoying each others company. Billie loved to cook and would make traditional Lithuanian meals for her family whom she loved to have around her on all Holidays. Highlights of her life included a cruise through the Panama Canal, a visit to her daughters family in Germany and visiting the birthplace of her parents country, Lithuania.Billie is survived by her daughters Betty Jones (Jerry) of Cedar City, UT; Barbara Byers (Hal) of Winchester, CA; and Debi Miles of Warner-Robins, GA; 5 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind her dear friends, Pat & Bill Duval, whom the family can never repay for their time and help over the years. She is preceded in death by her husband; her parents; brother Joe Evins; sisters Veronica Pojunas, Phyllis Nannini, Nellie Sidlauskas, and Marie Miller; and her son-in-law Doug Miles.A viewing will take place from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Mondayafternoon October 22, 2012 at Murrieta Valley Mortuary, 24651 Washington Ave, A funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 10:00 AM at St. Martha Catholic Parish, 37200 Whitewood Rd, Murrieta, CA. Burial will take place at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, CA immediately following the Mass. Services are provided under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary.