Kimberly Smith was a 2001 graduate of Allen East High School
Kimberly S. Smith, 34, the beautiful and loving daughter of Rick and Karen Smith, sister of Jerry Smith and Jessica Nelson, died on July 3, 2016, at Lima Memorial Health Systems, Lima.
Kim was born on Jan. 6, 1982, in Lima, Ohio to Rick and Karen (Mathewson) Smith who both survive her. She is also survived by her siblings Jerry Smith of Dunkirk, Jessica (Mike) Nelson of LaFayette and her significant other Christopher Lotz of Columbus. She will be greatly missed by her nieces: Mallorie, Harper, Veronica, Presley and Keltney and nephew, Shawn, and extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was a 2001 graduate of Allen East High School. After high school she attended Apollo Career Center studying Nursing Assisting. She was a long time employee of the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton.
Kim enjoyed spending time with and going on trips, cruises and outings with her family and friends. She was a loving, kind and funny lady. She was always the life of the party and a great friend to all. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 8, at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada, with Pastor Dave Burkhart officiating. It was her wish to be cremated with private family burial at a later date.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 7, at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada and until time of service on Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
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