Celebrating the life of
Myrtle Davis Kimball
February 10, 1921 - December 03, 2012
Myrtle Lou Davis Kimball
Myrtle Kimball was born in Kirkland, Georgia on February 10th to McCoy & Emma Belch. She came to Savannah as the young bride of Downer K. Davis, Sr. She began her career as a secretary at Union Bag followed by a legal secretary position at Connerat, Dunn, Hunter & McClean. She later completed her undergraduate degree at Armstrong Atlantic State University and was awarded her Masters Degree in Education from Georgia Southern University. She began her teaching career at Hancock Day School and later was a Reading Specialist for the Chatham County Public School System.
She married Jerry Kimball on April 7th, 1981. They were long time members of the Bull Street Baptist Church and also members of the Couples Sunday School Class. The dynamic couple proceeded to dance their way around the world. They were exquisite ballroom dancers instructed by Ken Howard at the Butterfly Studio. Their specialty was the Viennese Waltz for which they took top honors. They were charter members of the Penguin Club for ballroom dance. She and Jerry were inducted into the National Hispanic Honors Society, Sigma Delta Pi. They lived life to the fullest, continued their education by taking Spanish classes at AASU. They were instrumental in starting the Gary Fodor Scholarship Fund at AASU. In the summer of 1989 they attended The University of Salamanca, Salamanca Spain as the first Senior Foreign Exchange Students from AASU. They were active members of the AASU Alumni Association.
Known to her family, affectionatly as "Mom" she leaves behind her son Downer K. Davis, Jr. and daughter-in-law Ann Davis; two grandchildren Kane Coleman and Poppy Davis; five great-grandchildren Taylor, Kaila, Masyn, Davis and Daisy. She is survived by two sisters Sue Pearson and Maxine Williams and a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 5th, 2012 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m., at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, December 6th, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Gary Fodor Scholarship, Armstrong Atlantic State University Foundation, 11935 Abercorn Street, Savannah, Georgia 31419.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Downer, my mother joins me in sympathizing with the loss of your beautiful and sweet mother. We missed the announcement in the paper, or would certainly have joined you at her service. May God bless her and keep her.
- Dottie Courington, Savannah, GA
Downer, sorry for your loss. I still remeber your mother coming to Ocilla for family reunions and her wondeful smile. God bless you and yours. Al
- Al Batts, jacksonville, FL
We would like to extend our sympathy to the family of Myrtle Kimball. It was a pleasure knowning her. We enjoyed dancing and visiting with Myrtle and Jerry over the years.
- Mary Faith & Jim Beckworth, Savannah, GA
Myrt was a very special lady. She was the first person I met when I moved to Savannah and she went out of her way to welcome me and show me around. She was so gracious , kind and loving. You must have many wonderful memories. I am so sorry for your loss.
- Carole Tutan, savannah, GA
Mrs. Kimball was a very special and dear woman. I always remember her taking me to Memorial Day School when my grandparents were out of town and couldn't take us. You may be gone but you are not forgotten. I will miss you but I know we will meet again in heaven one day. To your family please know that she made a impact in a lot of lives. The world has lost one angel but heaven has gained another.
- Beth Hurst, Savannah, GA
Downer, my mother joins me in sympathizing with the loss of your beautiful and sweet mother. We missed the announcement in the paper, or would certainly have joined you at her service. May God bless her and keep her.
- Dottie Courington, Savannah, GA
Downer, sorry for your loss. I still remeber your mother coming to Ocilla for family reunions and her wondeful smile. God bless you and yours. Al
- Al Batts, jacksonville, FL
We would like to extend our sympathy to the family of Myrtle Kimball. It was a pleasure knowning her. We enjoyed dancing and visiting with Myrtle and Jerry over the years.
- Mary Faith & Jim Beckworth, Savannah, GA
Myrt was a very special lady. She was the first person I met when I moved to Savannah and she went out of her way to welcome me and show me around. She was so gracious , kind and loving. You must have many wonderful memories. I am so sorry for your loss.
- Carole Tutan, savannah, GA
Mrs. Kimball was a very special and dear woman. I always remember her taking me to Memorial Day School when my grandparents were out of town and couldn't take us. You may be gone but you are not forgotten. I will miss you but I know we will meet again in heaven one day. To your family please know that she made a impact in a lot of lives. The world has lost one angel but heaven has gained another.
- Beth Hurst, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
