Peggy Kimbrough

(From Parker Mortuary)

Peggy Lou Kimbrough, age 82, of Stella, MO, passed away on October 15, 2026 surrounded by the family she so dearly loved. She was born on January 3, 1944, in Bakersfield, CA, and lived a life marked by love, devotion, and quiet strength.

Peggy was born to the union of the late Cliss and Mavis (Townsend) Smith. She carried the values of family, faith, and hard work throughout her life, and those who knew her will remember her as a loving and selfless woman who gave generously of herself to others. Her gentle spirit and steady presence were a blessing to her family and friends, and she touched many lives with her kindness.

She was united in marriage on August 12, 1975, in Pineville, MO, to her loving husband, Paul Kimbrough. Together they built a life centered on family, faith, and perseverance. Paul preceded her in death on March 6, 2003. Peggy was also preceded in death by two stepchildren, Johnny and Paulette Kimbrough, and by her siblings, Charles, Clistine, and Harold.

Peggy leaves behind her loving children to cherish her memory, Dwayne Kimbrough and Toni of Stella, MO, Rowena Evans and Robert of Seneca, MO, Allen Hobbs and Sissy of Polo, MO, Danny Kimbrough and Therese of Stella, MO, Kathy Hicks of Joplin, MO, Michael Kimbrough and Sherie of Pineville, MO, and Regina Kimbrough of Neosho, MO. She was a proud and loving grandmother to all of her grandchildren and great-grandchild, including Angela and Brendon, Tyler and Disney, Cody and Mariah, Shelby, Brittany and Andy, Jennifer and Levi, Carrisa, CiCi, Jennifer, Kelli, Marcus and Robyn, Jeremy, Shane, Shannon and Annie, Crystal and Scott, John, Velma, Taylor, Waylon, Lettie Rae, Aria, Micha, Isaac, Fallon, Wesley, David, Mathew, Ava, Tristen, Hollis, Stormi, Sydnee, Nemo, Rexx, Justin, Olivia, Sophia, and numerous others. Her family was the center of her world, and she found great joy in watching generations grow and thrive.

Peggy worked for Sunbeam for over 10 years before setting out with her husband Paul and their children to begin their family's new RPM Cable Construction business. She approached her work with dedication and determination, and she took pride in helping build something lasting for her family. Her strong work ethic and willingness to help wherever needed reflected the dependable and caring person she was.

She was a devout member of the Stella Methodist Church, where her faith remained an important part of her life. Peggy loved making memories with all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and she treasured every moment spent with them. She loved her children and all of her grandchildren with everything she had, and her family will forever remember the warmth, encouragement, and unconditional love she shared so freely.

Peggy Lou Kimbrough will be remembered as a loving, selfless woman whose life was defined by devotion to her family and faith. Her memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her, and her legacy of kindness and strength will continue through the many lives she helped shape.