Ann Bell Kilgore, 93, formerly of Grove Hill, passed away December 4, 2022 in Montgomery, AL. Ann was born November 26, 1929 to parents James Jefferson and Cora Whatley Bell. Mrs. Kilgore graduated Woodlawn High School in Birmingham, AL in 1948, graduated from Alabama Polytechnical College 1952 in Home Economics and Secretary services. Ann married Fred W. Kilgore on April 26, 1952. She was employed by the telephone company after marriage for a few years, she stayed at home taking care of her family until her children were grown, afterwards she worked for the Clarke County Soil Conservation until retirement. She loved helping people and took on many projects, she started Livingston Baptist Church Library, and was the Grove Hill Baptist Church Librarian, she was a Women Missions Union member, and Homemakers club member in Livingston and Grove Hill Alabama. Ann and Fred were the BSU directors at Livingston Alabama. Ann traveled and worked with the Grove Hill Baptist Church Ministry. Ann was passionate in sharing the gospel, shared many Christian books to anyone in need of the gospel and was a wonderful example of a loving Christian woman. Ann was a current member of First Baptist Church in Montgomery, AL.
Preceded in death by her husband Fred Willis Kilgore and parents.
Survived by her children Karen Elaine (Schuyler C.) Eubank, IV, Don Edward Kilgore, Alan Fredrick (Susan Boggs) Kilgore, grandchildren Samantha Kilgore (Mike) Guerra, Lindsey Kilgore (Eddie) Bishop,Bethany Kilgore (Peter) Ehlinger, Jennifer Ann Kilgore (John Mark) Laatsch, Jessica Kilgore (Brandon) Reinhold, Katherine Ann Eubank, Ana-Kate Kilgore (Chris) Jones, great grandchildren Loretta Guerra, Ruby Sue Guerra, Josiah Guerra, Adeline Guerra, Lucus Bishop, Thomas Bishop, Aubrie Ehlinger, Lillie Ehlinger, Maddeline Reinhold, Brooklynn Reinhold, Kaelyn Reinhold, nieces Angela Quarton, Sharon (Chet) Lanhan, Virginia (Dan) Henderson, nephew Michael (Debbie) Kilgore, great-niece Diana (Matt) Romano, great-great niece Bennette Rose Ramona.
Pallbearers will be Mike Kilgore, Michael Guerra, John Mark Laatsch, Peter Ehlinger, Craig Sparrow, Brandon Reinhold, and Burr Nabors.
In lieu of flowers please make donations in her memory to First Baptist Church Montgomery Caring Center 52 Adams Ave. Montgomery, AL 36104.
Special thanks to Amedisys Home Health, Baptist South Hospital, Diversacare Rehabilitation, Oak Grove Inn Independent Living, The Crossings at Eastchase Assisted Living staff for their loving care provided. Thanks to Dr. Joel Bolen for his passionate loving care.
Funeral Services will be at 12 p.m. on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at Grove Hill Baptist Church with a visitation one hour prior to services. Dr. Randy Boone officiating and Lathan Funeral Home directing. Online condolences may be shared at www.lathanfuneralhome.com