Dorcas Kaye (Timberman) Bird, 75, of Jacksonville, FL passed away peacefully on January 3, 2023, with her children, daughter in-laws, and grandchildren by her side.
She was born in Springfield, Ohio on January 31, 1947, and attended South Springfield High. She and her family moved to Jacksonville in 1965 where she met her husband (Frank). Kaye married Frank E. D. Bird Sr. on June 1, 1967, remaining true to her vows for more than fifty-three years. Kaye ran an in-home daycare for over forty years contributing to the health and wellbeing of countless children, and many of their children. Kaye had a servant’s heart and remained active on the greeting team at Rise Church until her health began failing.
She is survived by her sons: Frank Jr., (Dawn) and Jeff (Michi). Grandchildren: Bailey, Dawson (Shelby), Ernest, Kobe, and Courtney. Sisters: Evangeline Selogic and Vicki Willis.
She is pre-deceased by her husband Frank Sr., Parents: Ernest and Marie Timberman. Siblings: Everett, Delmar, Junior, George, and Granville.
Viewing will be Monday, January 9, 2023, from 6pm-8pm at
Fraser Funeral Home (8168 Normandy Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32221)
Celebration of Life will be on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 11:00 am at:
Rise Church (8081 Lenox Avenue. Jacksonville, FL 32221)
Cindy and Bruce
July 22, 2023, 2:50 am
You are all in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Our love and peace to you, Cindy and Bruce
Freda Hudson
July 22, 2023, 2:51 am
Aunt Kaye was a precious soul who loved God, Loved her family and Loved her extended family. Thank you for loving me and Collin as if we were your own.
Until we meet again!
With Love and Prayers!
Jay, Freda & Collin Hudson
The Edquists (Dawn, Karl, and Rachel)
July 22, 2023, 2:51 am
With Love and Sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your North Florida Sales Family
July 22, 2023, 2:51 am
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Vickie Amos
July 22, 2023, 2:51 am
I was so blessed to have known Ms. Kaye she was the person who always stood by me when we Greeted at Rise Church and when she wasn’t there I felt her presence missing because she was the first person who really took me under her wing when I first started greeting at that time I was in a wheelchair and was having issues dealing with that concept at the time I would always tell her I had the best mentor that taught me the ropes. She was so good at her communications and interactions with people and she loved her friends and Pastors at Rise Church. Me and Kaye would talk outside of Church and she loved her whole family she never once said she would change anything. I’m sending my prayers and condolences to the entire family. I thank you for allowing me to be apart of your family and enjoy her friendship I do know you had a Godly Mother and she is in heaven with Frank dancing the night away. Where there is no more pain or suffering. I pray God will be with you all during this time and comfort your heart and soul.
Vickie Amos
Janet Hudson
July 22, 2023, 2:52 am
Aunt Kaye Nanny Kaye we love you so muchJanet Hudson, Taylor, Ava and Neville.
The Treadwell Family
July 22, 2023, 2:52 am
Sister Kaye gave so much love to so many people, and she left a beautiful legacy to all who new her. Our prayers and love are forever with you.
Love Mike, Fuji and Jessica
July 22, 2023, 2:53 am
We love you guys and are so sorry for your loss. May you find peace knowing she is no longer suffering.
Fuji Padgett
July 22, 2023, 2:53 am
Nanny Bird, you will be missed so much. I can not thank you enough for taking care of my precious Jessica when she was a baby. I trusted no one but you and you were family. Thank you for taking my sister into your family like she was your own. Thank you for treating me like family. I love you so much and will miss you. Shine bright Nanny Bird! Keep a watch over all your loved ones.
Fuji Padgett
Brenda Pinson
July 22, 2023, 2:53 am
Nanny you are loved and will be missed. We love you, The Pinson familyMaddox and Ava
Wilma McAllister
July 22, 2023, 2:54 am
My heart is so heavy she and her husband went to Gospel Lighthouse with me and my family. She was so precious to us she was always smiling. Until we meet again in heaven. đź’”
Casey Nowlin
July 22, 2023, 2:54 am
Kaye bird was such a beautiful sweet person. I’ll never forget how sweet she was teaching me all my Sunday school lessons at gospel lighthouse! She will dearly be missed.
Sadie Davis
July 22, 2023, 2:54 am
Memories….Wow, so many! Being first at the cafeteria for lunch. Hours and hours on the phone. Raising our kids as “cousins,” making us honorary “Aunts”. Endless card playing. Giving her driving lessons. A weekend at her “Time share” with Vickie, her sister. Egg salad sandwiches. Sharing “Jesus” experiences. 50+ years of “memories”. We used to laugh and say whichever one went to Heaven first, would save a place for the other. Guess you won. Kaye Bird, I will miss you forever.
Brenda Mcanelly
July 22, 2023, 2:55 am
We love you Kaye Bird. Brenda Mcanelly ,Keila,Jess and T.J. Anderson