Wanda F. Kimmel-Benton, IL

Wanda F. Kimmel, age 89, of Benton, IL, passed away at 2:06 p.m., on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Wanda was born on January 26, 1937, to Guy and Cleda Harris in Galatia, IL. On June 12, 1959, Wanda married Langley Kimmel and he preceded her in death on September 29, 1998.

She was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Benton, IL. She was also a member of the Clerks Union.

For over 20 years Wanda worked as the receptionist at SCD Rea & Sons Insurance Company. She thoroughly enjoyed welcoming and assisting customers every day. Wanda was a people person and whether she was at work or out and about, she never met a stranger and loved a good, lively conversation.

Wanda enjoyed shopping and was known for her classy appearance. She loved the “Bling” and the more Bling it had, the better she liked it. She also loved dancing.

Wanda is survived by her loving daughter, Rhonda Gilbreath and her husband, Dwight and her grandson, Shawn Gilbreath.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Guy and Cleda Harris, her husband, Langley Kimmel and her sister, Virginia Sneed.

Services have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home & Crematory, 301 South Main Street, Benton, IL.

Visitation will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at Pate Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held directly after the visitation on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., at Pate Funeral Home with the Reverend Bob Hagerman, officiating.

Following the funeral service, burial will take place in the Masonic and Odd Fellow Cemetery, Benton.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.