Kimberly Smith was a long-time employee of Mennonite Memorial Home
Kimberly S. Smith, 34, 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. Also surviving are 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.
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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