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Arlena (Kimbler) Cape

April 1, 1942 ~ August 11, 2023 (age 81) 81 Years Old

Arlena Cape Obituary

Arlena Cape, 81, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Friday, August 11, 2023 at 6:10 A.M. at her home.

She was born April 1, 1942, in Russell County, to the late William and Elva Morgan Kimbler.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandchild, Kayla Sneed.

She was a member of Melson Ridge Separate Baptist Church and a former sewing factory worker, working at Russell Sportswear and Osh Kosh B’Gosh.

Survivors include:

Her husband – James Cape of Columbia

One son – Ricky Cape (Angela) of Shepherdsville

One daughter – Karen Sneed (Mike) of Columbia

One brother – Roy Kimbler of Russell Springs

One sister – Brenda Channey of Adair County

Five grandchildren – Amanda Terrell (Matt), Samantha Cape, Isabella Cape, Ashley Pointer (Dustin) and Landon Sneed

Seven great-grandchildren – Harper Terrell, Lexi, Isaiah, Evelyn, Myla, Quinton and Jasper Pointer

Several other relatives and friends

Funeral service – Sunday, August 13, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Michael Helm officiating

Burial in Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation after 9:00 A.M. Sunday

Casket Bearers:  Roy Kimbler, Brandon Petty, Richie Melson, Tony Grant, Stacy Huff, Billy Helm

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

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Services

Visitation
Sunday
August 13, 2023

9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home
200 Campbellsville Street
Columbia, Kentucky 42728

Funeral Service
Sunday
August 13, 2023

2:00 PM
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home
200 Campbellsville Street
Columbia, Kentucky 42728

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