Beverly Kimmel

Beverly Kimmel, 97, of Falls City, NE, passed away June 24, 2026 at Falls City. She was born July 17, 1928 at Falls City to James and Nina (Whitney) Sefried.

She married Leonard Kimmel on March 25, 1972 at Nebraska City, NE. He passed away October 23, 2007.

Beverly was raised in Falls City and graduated from Falls City High School in 1946. Her life was surrounded by music, animals, flowers, wonderful friends and chocolate.

Beverly sang professionally for a few years following graduation, traveling with the popular big bands at the time. Later she worked for the United Telephone Company of Kansas for over 30 years. She then attended Kansas School of Floral Design and opened The Flower Cart and worked there until retirement. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Methodist Women’s Group and Reavis Ashley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She and JoAnn Dunn started the Humane Society of Richardson County.

Beverly is survived by her brother, James Sefried and his wife Diane of Falls City, niece-in-laws, Barbara and Kris Sefried, great-nieces, Rachel, Sarah, Katie and Cynthia, honorary daughters, Sharolyn Adams, Donna Simpson, Sherry Prater and Glenda Nelson. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, nephews, Doug and Brad Sefried.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Steele Cemetery with Pastor Michelle Lessard officiating.

No viewing or visitation, friends may sign the guest registry during regular business hours at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home.

In leu of flowers, family prefers memorials to the Humane Society of Richardson County or First United Methodist Church.

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