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1963
DIED
2010
Kimberley Kirby Obituary
A native of Greenville County, daughter of Norma Jean Pitman Phillips, she was a registered nurse at Greer Memorial Hospital ER and a member of Fairview Baptist Church.
Surviving in addition to her mother, her father, James E. "Jimmy" Phillips of the home; a step-sister, Pam Patterson and her husband, Randy; a niece Ashley Patterson; a nephew Preston Patterson all of Taylors; many special aunts and uncles and loving cousins.
Special thanks to all nurses and CV ICU at Saint Francis Hospital- downtown and to all the doctors and caregivers.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Fairview Baptist Church conducted by Dr. Steve Patton, Rev. Keith Kelly and Chaplain Randy Brookshire. Burial will follow in Graceland West Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Charlie Holiday, Adam Holiday, Ryan Norris, Roger Rainey, Randy Wade, Randy Patterson, Jackie Mease, Allen Leppard, Ken Pitman and Terry Brown.
Visitation will be held 6:00-8:30 p.m. Monday at Fairview Baptist Church.
The family is at the home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fairview Baptist Church Building Fund, 1300 Locust Hill Road, Greer, S.C. 29651 or Connie Maxwell Children's Home, PO Box 1178, Greenwood, S.C. 29648.
Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Kimberley Kirby
Sandy Robertson
December 19, 2010
I am sorry for your loss, Kim was such an inspiration to all who knew her. Sandra & George Robertson
Judy Case
December 17, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss.
December 17, 2010
I am so sad for you but at the same time I am so glad your beautiful Kim has reached her heavenly home! You are such lovely people and I am glad I got to know her even for such a short time. Norma to you and Jim you are in my prayers and I will look forward to seeing you every time you come in to Hamrick's. Please accept my synpathy but keep all your beautiful memories and think of how much you were blessed by this lovely person who was a part of your life for a short but wonderful time. Your friend from the Missy Dept. at Hamrick's on Woodruff Joyce Hart
December 16, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. I have very wonderful memories of Kim & I during our high school days & especially from our senior cruise. She was such a great friend & so much fun to be around. I am glad that we had a chance to re-connect after all those years from school had passed. I feel blessed to have known her & call her my friend! Prayers go out to you & your family. Diane McCoy Hunter
Sam & Celesta Griffith
December 16, 2010
Dear Norma & Jimmy , We send our deepest sympathy.We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Kim was a very special person. I remember skating with her & attending RHS with her. She also took care of my mother in the Greer hospital.She always had a SWEET SMILE for everyone . Praying God comforts you both in your time of loss.
Charles Zaglin
December 15, 2010
Dear Norma and Jimmy,
Charlotte and I were so sorry to hear of your loss. I know how special Kim was to you. Please know how very fond of her I was. Her bright smile and contagious laugh were so great. I always looked forward to seeing her. Our condolences also to Pam, Randy and the rest of the family. We hope that the pain of her passing will give way to the warm memory that her beautiful life brought to all who knew her. We shall always look at her life with fondness. We hope God will grant you peace in your time of need.
With warmest regards,
Charlotte and Charlie Zaglin
Debbie Dobson Moore
December 15, 2010
Kim was a very special nurse and took care of so many people in Greer. She was always so helpful to me professionally when I came to the ER in Greer to see a patient and also took care of me a couple of times with my parents in the ER. I will never forget what a wonderful nurse and caregiver she was: A very special person. Peace be with you Kim.
Misty Dear
December 15, 2010
Kim did my wedding and was as excited as I think I was at the time. She was so sweet and helpful to me on my day and Ill never forget it. Kim will always hold a special place in my heart and Ill always remember what a wonderful person she was. She will be greatly missed.
Kim Morris Brock
December 15, 2010
Norma, my heart is broken for you. As a life long friend of Kims... skating rink..high school.. working at Winn Dixie together.. we laughed more than some people will in a lifetime! I love her and will keep you in my prayers. Love, Kim
Jeannie Poterala
December 14, 2010
Dearest Norma and Jimmy,
I was so sorry to hear about Kim. She was very special to me over the last 40 years, I remember taking her to dance lessons at Lake Forest and baby sitting her, and taking her home and Mrs, Pittman telling me how short my skirts were, and Kim and I would get tickled.... Today your daughter and your mom rejoice , I know your hearts are broken, and this is very hard but our loving Lord Jesus will walk with you daily and give you peace. Know that many people love all of you and will hold you dear in their prayers... Love to all of you, Jeannie Poterala
Annette Hayes
December 14, 2010
Norma,
There are no words to express the pain that is in my heart. We all came to love Kim and she was a joy to have in our luncheon group. She has touched so many hearts, changed lives and was loved by so many people. We will miss her! You and your family will continue to be in my prayers and I pray that God will give you peace and comfort you in the days, months and years to follow. I love you my friend!
Jo Singleton
December 14, 2010
Norma,
My thoughts and prayers are with you as I am on my way out of town and will not be able to be there today. You and your family have been and will continue to be in my prayers. Love you!!
Melanie Pittman
December 14, 2010
Ann, You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so very sorry for your loss. It is tremendous. Know that I am here for you if you need me. Love You. Melanie Tyner Pittman. ( Greenville, S.C.)
December 14, 2010
Ann, You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so very sorry for your loss. It is tremendous. Know that I am here for you if you need me. Love You. Melanie Tyner Pittman. ( Greenville, S.C.)
December 14, 2010
Norma Jean, I am so sorry for your great loss. I can't begin to imagine what it would be to lose a daughter. I will continue to keep you in my prayers in the days ahead. I think of you often. Love Jerrie Brookshire Simonton.
Virginia Miller-Hill-Hooker
December 13, 2010
Norma, I am so sorry for your loss. Kim was a blessing to the community in many areas, and now we will miss her greatly. Her smile and her love for the sick and invalid in the community was the healing power that she gave to everyone. God Bless You All
Lisa West
December 13, 2010
Norma,
My heart is breaking for you. I will keep you in my prayers and and pray that you feel God's presence every moment of everyday. I love you.
Cindy Raina
December 13, 2010
I met Kim at Greer Memorial she was a very sweet and loving person and took the best of care of my Mom, I am so sorry for your loss, and also the loss for the Greer Memorial family, prayers to all of you my you feel Gods presence in the days to come.
JOEY GARLAND
December 13, 2010
NORMA JEAN AND JIMMY,
YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS WITH DEEPEST THOUGHTS OF SYMPATHY. KIM HAS STARTED A NEW JOURNEY NOW, ONE WHERE SHE WILL HAVE NO MORE PAIN AND NO MORE SUFFERING. ABOUT A YEAR AND HALF AGO, KIM WAS WORKING AT THE HOSPITAL ON THE NIGHT SHIFT WHEN JESSIE HAD TO TAKE ME IN ABOUT 4 IN THE MORNING...KIM TOOK CHARGE AND HELPED GET ME THE BEST DOCTOR TO DO MY EMERGENCY SURGERY AND SHE CAME IN AND CHECKED ON ME SEVERAL TIMES AFTER I HAD THE SURGERY. SHE WAS MY FLORENCE NIGHTENGALE, SHE MADE SURE THAT I HAD THE THINGS I NEEDED AND I CAN NEVER FIND THE WORDS TO TELL YOU HOW MUCH I APPRECIATED EVERYTHING.
WE ARE SO THANKFUL TO YOU BOTH, YOU RAISED A WONDERFUL YOUNG LADY AND I KNOW THAT SHE WILL BE TRULY MISSED...BUT SHE IS ON A WONDERFUL JOURNEY NOW, AND SHE KNOWS ONLY PEACE AND HAPPINESS THERE.
YOU WILL CONTINUE TO BE IN OUR PRAYERS, I KNOW THAT GOD WILL GIVE YOU PEACE AND THAT HE WILL BE WITH BOTH YOU AND JIMMY DURING THIS WALK. BLESS YOU BOTH FOR THE WONDERFUL PEOPLE THAT YOU ARE AND I THANK YOU BOTH FOR HELPING EVELYN AND JESSIE SO MANY TIMES..IT MEANS SO MUCH TO ME...JOEY
Alice Jones
December 13, 2010
Norma Jean: My heart and prayers are with you. I pray that God with comfort and strengthen you during this time.
Kim was such a sweet and caring person and such a blessing to all who knew her. She may be gone from our lives but she will always be in our hearts.
Amy Benoit
December 13, 2010
Ann, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Amy
(Donna and Ricky Hollingsworth's Daughter)
December 13, 2010
I'm so sorry for your loss. i have known Kim since we were very young and she was always just so full of energy. What a sweet person she was!!! RIP Kim...Love, Polly Brothers Johnson
Jamie Moon
December 13, 2010
Kim was such a sweet and caring person! Always had a smile and great personality. The 2 things I remember most was her helping with my sister's wedding and helping my fiancee at the hospital in the ER. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Kim Cochran
December 13, 2010
Kim,
Thank you for all you did for the patients and family. Your good deeds will never be forgotten. You have the sweetest Mom and Dad!! They touched so many lives. They will not be forgotten!! I'm praying for all your family as they go thru this most difficuly time. I'm happy your at peace!!
Carole Pearson
December 13, 2010
Norma and Jimmy, may God be glorified in this situation, and may He give each of you a comfort you did not know was possible in a time like this. We love you both, Jack and Carole
December 13, 2010
OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU...KIM HAS STARTED A NEW JOURNEY NOW, WHERE THERE IS NO PAIN NOR SUFFERING...SHE WAS SO SPECIAL TO ME WHEN I GOT SICK A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AGO AND SHE ADMITTED ME TO THE HOSPITAL EARLY ONE THURSDAY MORNING AND THEN SHE GOT MY DOCTORS LINED UP....I DID NOT KNOW ANY OF THE DOCTORS AND KIM SET ME UP WITH THE BEST....AND SHE CAME AND VISITED ME SEVERAL TIMES TO CHECK...I KNEW KIM THRU THE FAMILY AND I KNOW HOW SPECIAL SHE WAS AND HOW SPECIAL YOU ALL ARE...YOU WILL REMAIN IN OUR PRAYERS ...YOU CAN NEVER EVER GET TOO MANY PRAYERS...THANK YOU NORMA JEAN AND JIMMY FOR ALL THE THINGS YOU HAVE DONE TO HELP EVELYN AND JESSIE...I MEAN IT FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART..JOEY
Sherry Raiden Smith
December 13, 2010
Kim....the kindest, sweetest, loving soul, I ever had the pleasure of knowing! Love you, Sherry
Angie Davis
December 13, 2010
Kim,where do I start? We have been friends for many many years.We all(you,Tina,LouAnn and I) had a great time working at the hospital when we were teenagers.We had so much fun and shared so many laughes together.Our hopes and dreams. The 4 of us shared a strong bond,not only as great friends but as sisters.You had such a smile that would light up every ones day and life. I am so greatful that God gave us you for the time we had you here.You will never be forgotten,you will always be loved.You have no more pain now. Go rest in peace till we see each other again.You will forever be in my heart. You will be missed so.I Love You my Sister.
Carol Harris
December 13, 2010
Norma words will not begin to take away the pain you are feeling now. Just know that God is in control and one day we will understand the sorrow that is so real today. You and your family have been in my prayers, and will continue to be through out the coming days. God Bless you and your family.
Lynn Bodiford
December 13, 2010
I will deeply miss you Kim. I know that you are in a much better place than I. You have touched so many lives and made such a difference in the lives of so many people,even while you were sick. We were all blessed to have known you. You will never be forgotton. My thoughts and prayers are with you Mrs. Norma and Mr. Jimmy. Kim always had so many kind words to say about you both. You were truley the highlight of her life. Until we meet again sweetgirl. Forever, Lynn Bodiford
Richie Lidell ( Whelchel )
December 13, 2010
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I am a childhood friend of Melanie Tyner's and she and Kim and I played together alot as kids. She was always a sweetheart and I know that she will be greatly missed.
December 13, 2010
Norma Jean and Jimmy, our love and prayers are with you and all of the family. We never saw Kim that she did not have a radiant smile. This is how we will remember her. God bless you. Jimmy and Shirley Cooke
Donna Hollingsworth
December 13, 2010
Kim, I have many good memories of you as a little girl and as a young lady...ones I will always hold dear to my heart. I hate we didn't stay in touch over the past years but I always did and always will love you. Look forward to seeing you again for I know you are with Jesus and we will all reunite one day.
Ann, I am so sorry ..I know you are hurting beyond anything you ever thought you could. I wish I could take away your pain. Just know I love you and keep you in my prayers.
Donna Leonard
December 13, 2010
December 13, 2010
Jimmy & Norma Jean, I am so sorry to hear about Kim and please know that you both are in my thoughts and prayers. Just remember that Kim was a lovely & caring person. God Bless you both !
Elizabeth Raines
December 13, 2010
You will be greatly missed. Love you Elizabeth
December 13, 2010
You will be missed. Tammy Sullivan
Jim & Laura Edge
December 13, 2010
Norma and Jimmy- Kim accomplished so much in her life through her will, her caring for other people, and your love. You raised a truly wonderful daughter. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chet McAbee
December 13, 2010
We will all be missing a little ray of sunshine in our lives. She always knew how to brighten your day no matter how bad your day was. We feel very blessed & priviledged to have known her and call her our friend. We will miss her dearly. To Norma & Jimmy, may God bless you, comfort you and give you strength in the coming days
We love you both.
Rita, Chet,and Chase McAbee
December 13, 2010
I love you Kim, I will miss you. Erica
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