Joanne B. Kidwell, age 87 of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away of natural causes on December 13, 2018 at the East Glen Nursing Home. She was born January 31, 1931 in Chambersburg, PA. Widowed 67 years ago of the late William Paul Kidwell, she is survived of children, Ann, Robbie, and Robert; grandchildren Andy, Tommy, Jason, and Amanda; great grandchildren, Tyler, Lindsey, Maia, Darien, Kaitlyn, Brayden, and Isabella.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Mrs. Kidwell will be cremated on site.

Those attending the Celebration of Life are asked not to wear fragrance products to the funeral home or service celebration.

Service will be held at Charter Funeral Home, 2521 Hwy 31, Calera, AL, 35040 (205)-621-0800, on December 23rd starting at 2 p.m. Condolences may be sent to www.charterfuneral.com