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KIMBERLY WESTER-RIDDLE Obituary

WESTER-RIDDLE, KIMBERLY L. - 46, of Knoxville, Tennessee, departed this life suddenly on Tuesday, December 2, 2014. Kim was a devoted member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church where she served as deaconess for seven years and co-minister of youth. Kim was a teacher's assistant at Sunny View Primary School where she touched many lives. Kim leaves to mourn her passing: devoted husband of 16 years, Jeffrey A. Riddle, Sr.; daughter, Kamryn; son, Jeffrey A. Riddle, Jr. (Jey); parents, Stanley and Cynthia Wester; brother, Adam; and a host of other family and friends. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 6th, at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 1807 Dandridge Avenue. Services to conclude with full dove release. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in her memory to Sunnyview Primary School. Professional arrangements entrusted to Patton Funeral Home, Brian L. Buckmon, LFD. 1-800-824-8283www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Dec. 4 to Dec. 5, 2014.

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Diane Whitaker Waldy

November 28, 2023

I have such precious memories of Kim in schools. She was so sweet and kind. She will never be forgotten.

Libby Gentry

December 16, 2014

I'm so sorry this happened. Bless you all.

Larry Davis

December 14, 2014

To the Westers and Riddle family,our prayers go with you on day of your Homecoming

John & Faye Epps

December 7, 2014

Our sincere sympathies to the family for their loss and our prayers for their comfort in the memories of the celebrated life of their wife and mother.

Ralph and Fannie Harper

December 7, 2014

To our dear friends Stanley and Cynthia Wester and Family as well as the Riddle Family, our most sincere condolences and prayers, and wishing we could be there in person. We will respond to the request for "in lieu of flowers"

December 7, 2014

Jeff, take one day at a time.

December 7, 2014

So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Carolyn and Robert Jones

Ruthie Morris

December 7, 2014

To the Riddle Family,
I was saddened when I saw the news about the accident. My heart was heavy. My thoughts and prayers are with you doing this time. God has a beautiful angel. I dont know you personally. But we are Family in God. Love you !

Lakisha Mackerson

December 7, 2014

Praying for the family & friends during this difficult time. May God bless you with the strength to make it through. Love, Kisha Mackerson

Edward Cook

December 7, 2014

Jeffrey, sorry for your losss brother and know you and the family are in my prayers.

dorothy collins

December 7, 2014

so sorry for your loss.

Elaine Pruitt

December 6, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. Kimberly's smile radiate the love of God inside her. Praying for the Riddle family. May the memories you shared together and the strength of God comfort you. I am so sorry for your loss.

December 6, 2014

To the Riddle & Wester families, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

December 6, 2014

Jeffrey, Kam, and Li' Jeffrey, We are so sorry for your loss. Kim impacted our lives in numerous ways and her passing has left a hole in our hearts. I can't imagine what you are going through but I do know that God will take care of you all. I know that your faith will get you through the days ahead. Love, Kelleigh, Kaija, and William.

Becky Adams kirk

December 6, 2014

I went to school with Kim. She was a great person and a good friend. I'll always remember her smile and witty personality. She will be missed.

Loreen Thompson Atkins

December 6, 2014

To Kim's family
I share your hurt because I know Stanley. We were college classmates and my son is Kim's age. We are never ready when this time comes, but we know that the Lord giveth and he taketh away his own to be with him in glory. May your love and knowledge of Jesus Christ sustain you in this time of sorrow. Remember that Jesus will bear all your hurt and lighten your burden with time.. Hold on to each other and your beautiful memories. Stan's KC classmate

Felisa Trotter

December 6, 2014

Kim & I use to talk about wanting to teach and the process it took to become a teacher. She passed doing what she loved. She will be truly missed. Prayers going up for Jeff, Kamyrn, & Jey & her entire family. She was a part of a BIG family...the Knoxville Falcons she will be missed & never forgotten!!!!

Joyce Brown

December 6, 2014

May GOD's peace, and comfort be with you, and your family. Kim brought great joy every where she went, and touched so many lives. A wonderful person, wife, mother, and friend.

Earl and Janet Davis

December 6, 2014

To the Wester and Riddle Families,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your bereavement.

Jeff Wallace

December 6, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Jeff you & your family are in my prayers

Kizzie McGhee

December 6, 2014

To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. So sorry for your lost. Thoughts & Prayers sent up for you all

Rosel Wright

December 6, 2014

Rest in peace, Soror!

Crystal

December 6, 2014

May God continue to provide comfort for you and your family.

RONALD CROSS

December 6, 2014

SORRY ABOUT YOUE LOST HOLD ON TO JESUS ON CHANGING HAND BE IN PRAYER FOR YU AND FAMILEY

Jagade Deburns

December 6, 2014

May God give you all strength to carry on through these days of transition of life And may you feel his love all around you.!!

Gary & Rose Napier

December 6, 2014

Jeff and family,
It was our privilege to witness Kim's passion and enthusiasm for teaching children and her love for our Creator. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you rest in God's sovereignty during this difficult time.

jackie robinson

December 5, 2014

We will lift your family up in prayer doing this time. Lean on the lord he will see you through. Osmond E. Robinson & Josie
Robinson family.

Debora n Kenneth Carter Sr,

December 5, 2014

Thoughts and prayers with the strength of Jesus to keep you all uplifted

Brett holt

December 5, 2014

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

December 5, 2014

She was another sister to me even though we had our differences as sisters do. I will love and miss her. Love Liz Hill

December 5, 2014

Such a horrible loss...yet such a blessing to so many lives. May God bless you and your family as you share her legacy and love of Christ with others.Catherine O'Donnell

Kathy Sims

December 5, 2014

May the memories of your loved one remain forever in your heart. Praying for comfort and strength.

Terone Harris

December 5, 2014

Kim you will missed. I still can remember your smile when I came to visit in the dorm at UTC. Prayers Terone, Lou Harris & Family

Marvin Kemp

December 5, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Leonard@Willie Butler

December 5, 2014

May God continue to lift you up to be with Kim one day in heavens glory.

Roni

December 5, 2014

So sorry for your loss, she will be greatly missed. May the glory of God shine upon the family and give you all courage for the days, months and years to follow until one day you will meet her again.

Anna Dirl

December 5, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and your family.

Pastor Darryl and Natalie Lindsey

December 5, 2014

Jeff and the entire Riddle and Wester family our prayers are with you all during this difficult time. We pray the strength and comfort of GOD.

Kim Tucker And the Tucker family

December 5, 2014

You will be greatly missed. Thank you for your support and patience with my babies Travis and Travon. I appreciate all you and our Sunnyview family have done. May God bless and continue to keep your family. Sleep in peace Ms Kim.

Cynthia Swaggerty

December 5, 2014

Jeff, my heart is truly saddened for you and your family, all the wonderful things that I have heard about your wife, she was a beautiful person with a heart of gold, God does no wrong and I am sure you know this, I will keep you and your family in my prayers, love you classmate(1982)

December 5, 2014

May God breath peace, love and healing into your family

December 5, 2014

Kim truly was a sweet sister in Christ, much love, prayers and blessings to those she left behind. Joyce & Robert Benson

Stacy Littlejohn-Webster

December 5, 2014

To My Loving Family

The blow was hard, the shock severe
To part with one we loved so dear
Our loss is great, we'll not complain
But trust in God to meet again!

Keeping you all in my prayers today and everyday, I love you!

Dale Cloninger

December 5, 2014

Jeff sorry for your loss praying for you and your family.

Shervena

December 5, 2014

Will miss working with you, and all the times you made me laugh helping at Sunnyview Primary. Rest On.. you will be missed Shervena and Laron

Debra Agnew and Family

December 5, 2014

We are blessed and privileged to have had such a beautiful spirit among us. Our prayers are with the family.

Yvonne McGrew-Andrews

December 5, 2014

GOD's in control still & always. He will give you the strength you need to get you through. Kim was a very sweet lady. I am praying for you & the rest of the family. You have my deepest sympathy & you & your family are in my prayers.

Tammy McClendon(Milan)

December 5, 2014

May God continue to bless and keep you and your family during this time of sorrow

Angela Jones

December 5, 2014

Jeff my prayers are with you.

betty smith

December 5, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Nikki Boykins-Watts

December 5, 2014

May God comfort Ms. Kim's family during this horrific time. Ms. Kim was a sweet loving person. She truly had a gift of working with kids. She will be missed and she deserves her wings in heaven. We will continue to pray for the family

Butch Ivester

December 5, 2014

Jeff, i am so sorry for your lost, but i know your faith in God will get you through these times of pain and sorrow.

Taja Welch

December 5, 2014

Kim Riddle you will be missed always and forever....Thank you for touching a very special place in my life and and my heart.....May God Hold you forever in his loving care.......I love you always.......

Taja Welch

December 5, 2014

May God bless and keep you all during this time and be a comfort to you.....Mrs. Kim will be missed greatly she was a wonderful person and great friend......Prayers and hugs to you always and forever.

Clear Creek Elementary

December 5, 2014

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

December 5, 2014

My Prayers are with you'll,May God bless you and family. Yours Truly,Felicia Murphy Bone

Esha Hall

December 5, 2014

Another angel in the sky......,rest peacefully!

Marjory Johnson

December 5, 2014

God received a member of the family. She will always be remembered in the hearts of those she loved and touched. I am so sorry for your pain in your heart. I am praying for you. Please think of her singing with the angels. Praising the Lord she so loved.

Rene' Gordon Eastern The Gordon Family

December 5, 2014

Jeff and the entire Riddle/Wester Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful spirit as Kim. I know the pain seems unbearable now, just to remind you that she lived her life to the fullest, loved her God, Husband& children, family and friends. I attended your wedding and I have never seen such a beautiful Bride as Kim, now she remains in the arms and presence as a part of the Bride of Christ. I love you all and will continue in prayer for your comfort and peace!

Bob and Elnora Anderson

December 5, 2014

Your family is in our prayers and thoughts during these hard days, we will continue to pray for you to find the love, peace ,and comfort that God can give you.

Sandra Blanks

December 5, 2014

My prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. May her light shine in your hearts forever.

December 5, 2014

our condolences to the riddle family, from the dailey family, day-way's

December 5, 2014

thoughts and prayers for your family

Laretta Crawford Harrison

December 5, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Robin Pack

December 5, 2014

May God give you comfort and peace in this difficult time.

I have two nieces that attend Sunnyview and they really loved Ms. Kim. Thank you for sharing her warmth and compassion with them.

The Herrell Family

December 5, 2014

Prayers and thoughts to the Riddle family. WE loved "Ms. Kim" and I especially enjoyed seeing her during football season at practices at Christenberry. She was a jewel and will be missed tremendously! We Love You Ms. Kim!!!!

Cynthia Revels

December 5, 2014

praying for the family

Jare'asa & Mary Turner

December 5, 2014

You are in our prayers and thoughts at this difficult time. May your many wonderful memories of your loved one give you comfort.

Mike & Sabrina Sherman

December 5, 2014

To the Riddle Family: I had the pleasure of working with Kim and being under her leadership. She always had a smile on her face. Great memories. I pray that God will give you the strength you need.

Contonia Wright

December 5, 2014

Jeff I ask that God comforts you and the children at this difficult time in your lives. Know that she lived for God and that she is with our Father in Heaven.
To Kim,
Looking back in my mind,from when we were kids,those wonderful memories ring ever so clear,although we had grown with lives of our own,I'm constantly reminded of those wonderful years.The moment we had,i will cherish indeed,cause the words that we shared still resonates deep within me. You are absolutely loved, admired, and cherished Kim. No wonder you didnt want to play super heros as kids..you already were one :) I love you cousin.

Foster Chapel Baptist Church Quiz Ministry

December 5, 2014

Foster Chapel Bible Quiz Ministry sends our love and prayers to the family during this time.

Jackie Becker

December 5, 2014

To the family you are in my prayers. Where we are weak he is strong, he is holding you and keeping you. He will comfort you in your time of bereavement.

Jan Turner (Inskip Elem.)

December 5, 2014

My prayers are going out for your family now and in the future.

Natascha Lundy

December 5, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time....

December 5, 2014

God received a beautiful woman inside and out......I will continue to pray for the family today and in the days to come. God bless you all.

Thelma Baxter

December 5, 2014

Riddle family so sorry to hear the passing of Kim. May God comfort you all during this time. Praying for the family.

Tina Boruff

December 5, 2014

Rest In Peace Sweet Lady. May God hold you & your family in his precious arms.

Sherrie Wigginton-Walker

December 5, 2014

Words are not enough to express how sorry I am for your loss. I pray that God will provide you the strength and courage you need to get through this difficult time. Kim was my friend and my sister. We crossed the burning sands into Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated together and I am blessed to have shared those days and nights with her. May God grant you the peace and strength to carry on in faith.

Julia Chambers

December 5, 2014

The Riddle Family, I just wanted to offer my condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you during this difficult time. May God wrap his comforting arms around each one of you.

Randa Halloun

December 4, 2014

Our Condolences to the Riddle family . May you find comfort and peace during this difficult time. Our Prayers and thoughts are with you .
Randa, Kamil, Ramon,
Kamillia Halloun

Lori Dixon

December 4, 2014

Praise God that Kim was a believer. She now is in the presence of our Lord. Praying for peace for her family and friends.

Mary Cantrell-Wade

December 4, 2014

So very sorry for your loss. The Riddle family has always been our family. We are saddened though heaven rejoices.

Tammie Green

December 4, 2014

Praying for your family now and in the future during this sad time. God Bless You All

Karen Felske

December 4, 2014

Prayers of peace to her precious family. Mrs. Kim impacted me as a mom with her sweet smile & gentle wave EVERY morning in the car line. She was letting her Jesus light shine!!! Thank You for sharing her with the Sunnyview family!

Lola Diane Waldo

December 4, 2014

For Kim

Lola Diane Waldo

December 4, 2014

Kim and I went to school together. All the wonderful things you hear about her is true. Kim is now an angel in heaven because she was always angel on earth

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