Rebekah L. Kimble, 39, born in Elkhart, IN passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 23rd, 2022, at Goshen Hospital. She was born on June 27th, 1983, to Felix Shorter and Lefuarn (Coleman) Harvey. Rebekah leaves to cherish her memory her parents, husband, Evins Kimble; children, Leia Shorter, Grady Kimble, Zoey Kimble, and Jaida Kimble; brothers, Lawrence (Allison) Holt, Torall Morris, Felix Shorter Jr., Felix Shorter III, Alix Shorter, Matthew Shorter, and Timothy James; sisters, Lewanda Crump, Felisha Lucket, Elizabeth Shorter, Lena Shorter, Katelyn Shorter, and Sarah Shorter; and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, and nephews. She is preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents along with her oldest brother, Grady Holt Jr.

Rebekah confessed to Christ at an early age, and was baptized by the late Rev. Doc. Theodis Hadley. Rebekah was an active member at New Vision of Life Church where she assisted with the Children's Choir, sang on the worship team, danced with and choreographed for the praise team. Those who knew her knew she was a movie buff through and through. Rebekah could quote any movie, especially her favorite film, Titanic. Christmas movies always started in July for her and would be a mainstay during the Christmas season in her house.

Rebekah was a loving mother, wife, daughter, sister, and friend. She was so greatly loved by her family and cherished every moment she spent with them by her side, especially her children. Rebekah was a very intelligent and independent woman who worked hard to earn her bachelor's degree in early education. Because of her passion for children, she became a teacher for La Petite Academy and was a lead teacher for the Headstart program. Rebekah will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends.

Visitation will take place on Saturday, January 7, 2022, from 11 a.m. to noon at New Vision of Life Church, 400 W Mishawaka Rd, Elkhart, IN 46517. A service will follow at noon with Pastor Marvin Pace Sr. officiating. In accordance with her family's wishes, cremation will follow services at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St. in Elkhart.