Dolores Martha Rimbey, 90, of Coldwater passed away Friday, November 24, 2023 at Drews Place in Coldwater.
In accordance to her wishes cremation has taken place and a private burial of ashes will be held at a later date.
The family is being cared for by Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater.
In lieu of my family writing my obituary, I chose to write this in my own words. I was born to Glade and Marybelle (McPherson) Hills, Hembree in Marshall, MI on December 13, 1932. I am now 90 years old. On November 24, 2023 I had to leave you. I had a great time, a loving family, and blessed with great friends. I was married to Phil Kelly that ended in divorce and to Tom Rimbey who died July 7, 2001.
My children are Mike (Penny) Kelly of Coldwater, MI, Sue (Larry) Smith of Newberry, FL, Randy (Marlene) Kelly of Yukon, OK Debbie (Scott) Smith of South Haven, MI, Phyllis (Dave) Good of Ft. Wayne, IN, Karen (Joe) Martin of Union City, MI, Scott (Kelly) Kelly of Coldwater, MI, Kyle (Mindy) Rimbey of Eugene, OR. My grandchildren are Holly Kelly, Becky Gonzales, Kimberly McAlhany, Nicole Craig, Jacob Smith, Zachary Smith, Angela Smock, Joe O’Halloran, Emily Dibert, Nicholas Martin, Philip Martin, Haley Kelly, Skylar Kelly, Zane Rimbey, Mason Rimbey. I have 16 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews all that I lovingly leave behind.
I am very proud of all my children, their spouses, all their accomplishments, and my grandchildren and great grandchildren. I was very lucky to have so many great friends and I want to thank you all for being such good friends.
In addition to my husband Thomas, I was preceded in death by my parents, my sisters Carol Roe and Barbara Chewning, and my brother James Hembree.
I worked at Shuler’s in Marshall for 26 years, I was a Tupperware Manager for 12 years, worked at Walmart for 4 years and the Commission on Aging for 7 years. It is my decision not to have a visitation or funeral. There will be a memorial service held at a later date. Please be happy for me, I had a happy life thanks to my family and friends.
I love you all Dee.
Memorials can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or to the Branch County Commission on Aging.
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