Obituary of Kimberly Jo Brannan Dove

   Kimberly Jo Brannan Dove, lovingly known as “Kimmie” to family and friends, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025, in Phenix City, Alabama, at the age of 60.

   Funeral services for Kimberly will be graveside 1:00 P.M. Monday, February 17, 2025, in Woodlawn Memory Gardens with Reverend Chris Wilkerson officiating. Interment will follow, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home in Ozark Monday from 12:00 Noon until time to depart for the graveside service.

   Born on July 16, 1964, in Ozark, Alabama, Kimmie lived a life defined by love, learning, and unwavering devotion to her family and her students. Kim graduated from Charles Henderson High School in 1982 and went on to pursue her passion for education. She earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Troy University, followed by a master’s degree in education from Auburn University, and later completed her Education Specialist (EDS) degree at Alabama State University. Her academic achievements laid the foundation for a remarkable career dedicated to teaching and inspiring young minds. Her professional journey began as an elementary school teacher at Andalusia Elementary School, where she taught with dedication and joy from 1989 to 2004. In 2004, she transitioned to Troy University as the Director of the AMSTI/ASIM program, where she worked until retiring in 2017, supporting teachers across the region with innovative math and science instruction.

   Missing her true passion, the classroom, in 2018, she returned as a middle school math teacher at Rainey-McCullers School of Arts in Columbus, Georgia. Her impact on her students was profound, as she made math come alive with her warmth, humor, and genuine care for their success. Beyond her career, Kim was a proud and devoted mother and “Kimmie” to her grandchildren. Her children and grandchildren were the absolute center of her world. She would light up when talking about Joseph, David, and Morgan. She adored her grandchildren—Hayden, Grayson, Sawyer, Emory, and Madeline—and cherished every moment with them. Whether cheering at a ballgame, attending a recital, or simply sharing a story, Kimmie was always present with a heart full of pride and joy. Kim’s passions extended beyond her family and career. She was an avid reader, an enthusiastic Alabama football fan—“Roll Tide!”—and a committed member of her community. A woman of strong faith, she was involved in countless extracurricular activities at her school, always willing to lend a helping hand or a listening ear. Her calming presence and genuine interest in others made her a friend to many. She could talk with you for hours and leave you feeling heard, valued, and uplifted.

   She is survived by her loving children and their spouses, Joseph (Hayley) Dove, David (Kristin) Dove, and Morgan (Will) Forgey; her beloved grandchildren, Hayden, Grayson, Sawyer, Emory, and Madeline; her mother, Betty Jo Brannan; her sister, Patty Jo Herndon; and her brother, Joey Brannan. She was preceded in death by her father, Patrick (Pat) Brannan. Kim’s legacy is one of kindness, dedication, and boundless love. Her life was a testament to the power of faith, family, and education. Though she is no longer with us, her influence lives on in the hearts of her family, the minds of her former students, and the memories of all who were fortunate enough to know her.