SAN ANGELO Marlene Kay Mims, age 86, died Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at 7:50 in the evening at Shannon Hospital in San Angelo. She was born May 4, 1936 in Lamesa, to Henry and Marjorie Wilkins. She is survived by her husband Loyd Mims of San Angelo. The two recently celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary, Dec. 3. She is also survived by four sons, Rickey Mims, Ronnie Mims, Russell Mims, and Robert (Bob) Mims. 'Memaw' leaves behind eleven grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren and one sister, Hazel Moore.
She was preceded in death by siblings Kenneth Wilkins, Patsy May, Kitty Sue Eison and her parents Margie Hill and Henry Wilkins.
Kay and Loyd lived most of their life in Stanton, then moved to San Angelo, in 2007. She was a wonderful cook and a dedicated cotton farmer's wife. Her pride and joy were her four boys and all of her grandchildren.
They loved camping in their travel trailer, going from the coast to the mountains with fishing trips in between. She was an amazing cook who loved having her family during the holidays. She was an active member of the Church of Christ. She loved gardening and feeding all the wildlife while Loyd sat in his recliner and watched her.
Visitation will be Friday, Dec. 16 in Stanton at Gilbreath's Funeral Home from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Graveside services will be at Trinity Memorial Park at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Martin County Convent Foundation, P.O. Box 1435, Stanton, TX 79782.
Arrangements are by Gilbreath Funeral Home of Stanton. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com