FALL RIVER - Kimberly A. Xavier, age 60 of Fall River passed away on Wednesday, December 8 ^th 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Fall River, Kimberly was the daughter of the late Richard Branco and the late Carol Ann (Farias) Branco. Besides her parents, Kimberly was predeceased by her sister, Heidi Branco.

As the beloved wife of Frank Xavier, Kimberly is also survived by her children Brie Ann Xavier and her husband Chris Elander of Anchorage, Ak. Haylee Rose (Xavier) Perry and her husband Jonathan Perry of Port St. Lucie, Fl, the "Light of her life" and grandson Joel Perry; Her siblings Ricky Branco and his wife Elaine Branco, Bruce Branco and his husband Everette Halpen, Brian Branco as well as her niece and nephew Jessica (Branco) Colati and Brain Branco.

Kimberly's greatest joy was being a Nana. She loved spending her time in her garden oasis, kayaking on the Westport River and in her kitchen baking her special goodies as CannaNana.

There will be no public services. The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, you may consider making a donation in Kimberly Xavier's name to The National Associate for Children of Addiction (NACoA) found at nacoa.org/donate. This foundation focuses on the support and resources that are vital to the children and families of alcoholism, giving a voice to so many that suffer in silence each day.

Arrangements were held under the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St. Fall River. To send the family expressions of sympathy, please go to www.rogersfuneral.com .