October 11, 1927 - August 12, 2020

Marjorie Meeker Kimbrell was born on October 11, 1927 to George Coleman Meeker and Marjorie Wyckoff Meeker in Los Angeles, CA after coming to California in a Model T Ford from Salem, OR. She was the third of three children with brother John and sister Mary who preceded her. After studying Literature and Philosophy and receiving a Bachelor degree from USC she married Robert Kimbrell in 1949. They moved to Downey in 1951 where they raised four children. The family went on many camping vacations and played games and sports together. They attended the Downey United Methodist Church.

She enjoyed being a mother (Mom), grandmother (Grammarj), great-grandmother (G.G., aka Great Grammarj), and aunt (Aunt Marjie).

She was an avid tennis player and bridge player. She loved the beach, wearing scarves, flying kites, gardening, making greeting cards, stamping, and quilting. Being involved in her children’s school activities, a Girl Scout leader, trainer of leaders, substitute teacher, tutor, ballroom dancer, and being a member of the tap dancing group The Dancin’ Grandmas were among her favorite things to do. She loved Dixieland Jazz and the Long Beach Municipal Band.

Her favorite foods were chocolate, olallieberry pie, and waffles with strawberries and maple syrup. She often said that Peanut M&M’s were her secret to good health and a long life.

Marjorie passed away peacefully on August 12, 2020 surrounded by family. She is survived by sons Bob (Rosalie) and Steve (Ann), daughters Jill and Sue (Rick), grandchildren Sarah (Jeff), Peter (Jennifer), Scott, and Wes, great-grandchildren Riley, Emily, Evan, Aubry, and Reymond, and many nieces and nephews.

She had a big smile as well as a big heart and was a forever teacher.