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Sara Kimberlin

May 7, 1937 — May 9, 2018

Sara (Elder) Kimberlin, 81, of Palestine, IL, died at 9:55 a.m. on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 in the comfort of her home. She was born May 7, 1937, the daughter of Noble Elder and Odrus (Turner) Elder, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Jack Elder, Charles Elder, and George Elder; by her son, Donald Zane Kimberlin; and by one great-granddaughter. She is survived by her daughter, Sherry Horton (Palestine, IL); by her sons, Jon Garrard (Palestine, IL) and Tim Garrard (Palestine, IL); by nine grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; as well as several nieces and nephews. She grew up in Palestine and was a graduate of Palestine High School. She went on to work for numerous local businesses before getting on at Victor-Dana, where she was employed for 24 years before retiring at the age of 65. Anyone who knew her could tell you that Sara Kimberlin was, first and foremost, a mother and grandmother. She loved her family with a vigor that never wavered. They remember a woman who was, by all accounts, selfless to a fault. She simply never thought of herself and was a constant source of encouragement to her loved ones. Her life is a light that continues to shine in the hearts of all who knew her. A time of visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 12th at the Goodwine Funeral Home in Palestine. Funeral services will immediately follow and will be held at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home, with Celebrant Curt Goodwine officiating the service. Burial will be in the Palestine Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels, with checks made payable to the “Oblong Nutrition Center”. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

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Saturday, May 12, 2018

10:00am - 12:00 pm (Central time)

Goodwine Funeral Homes - Palestine

501 West Lamotte Street, Palestine, IL 62451

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Saturday, May 12, 2018

Starts at 12:00 pm (Central time)

Goodwine Funeral Homes - Palestine

501 West Lamotte Street, Palestine, IL 62451

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