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Kimberly M. Edwards
1990 - 2019
Kimberly M. Edwards
1990 - 2019
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BORN
1990
DIED
2019
Kimberly Edwards Obituary
- - Kimberly M Edwards passed away on 24 February 2019. She was born in Baltimore, MD in January 1990. Kim was a beautiful, intelligent, funny, and very loving and thoughtful young lady. She loved to dance, to write, to do gymnastics, and to help others. She leaves behind a legacy of soulful, inspiring, deep, and funny writings and videos. One of her proudest accomplishments was being a contributing author to Chicken Soup for the Soul: Best Mom Ever!: 101 Stories of Gratitude, Love and Wisdom. Her many friends and acquaintances will miss her, she brought loving wit, sparkle, and humor into their lives.
She is survived by her mother Melissa Shames and her brother Charles Edwards of Ithaca, NY, her half-sister Jennifer Edwards and her father Arthur Edwards of Baltimore, MD, her grandfather Peter Shames with Jan Baron Shames of Los Angeles, and grandmother Sally MacDowell with Bob Marciszewski of Glen Arm, MD, and her cat Colton.
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Prema
January 16, 2022
I miss you "Kayleigh".
Lee Kasian
March 8, 2019
We are all saddened by the loss of Kimberly. Our deepest sympathy to Melissa and Charles and all who loved Kimberly. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lee Kasian
Rhonda Hull
March 5, 2019
Oh kim it's so hard to believe your gone. I know you struggled with so many things but always had a smile on your face and love in your heart. Rest In Peace sweet girl you will truly be missed.
Tiff Brown
March 5, 2019
Kim's sweet soul lives through every life she touched with her sweetness. All my love to all who loved her.
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Jaques
March 5, 2019
I just wanted to say that I'm sorry for your loss. I wish the family the best.
Joann Smith
March 3, 2019
We further our Love to You our little cousin Kim.... We decree Grace and Peace to our family! The joy of your dance expresses you.
Love
Your Cousin Joann Smith
Ryan Wilcox
March 3, 2019
Very sorry to learn of Kim's passing. My most sincere condolences to her loved ones.
Sue Eggleston
March 2, 2019
My deepest sympathy to Melissa and Charles. It's been many years since I've seen Km. I will always remember her beautiful smile and great sense of humor. May she be at peace in the arms of Jesus.
Prema
March 2, 2019
Kayleigh,
I miss you so much. All parts of you. You were a strong, genuine woman who empowered others including women, super talented, thoughtful, and goofy. You should still be here. You were so happy, excited to go live w/ your b/f & excited to be dancing again soon. I admire your confidence, proud of your own accomplishments, including your Book Dear Deena about your friend who passed and the grieving process and Chicken Soup For The Soul. You were a gem, a sister, close friend, & Im grateful you were in my life. Life was better, with you in it. You included everyone around you and I hope that youre in a place now where you feel unconditionally loved, accepted & understood. I love you.
Crystal Sanchez
March 2, 2019
I want to send my condolences, Kim had a very bright soul! ❤ The best memory I have with her is in science class in 11th grade when we snuck around mixing chemicals and it was a small explosive. R.I.P you'll truly be missed Kim
Steve Lawrence
March 2, 2019
I loved watching Kim's grace and determination in gymnastics, I had many nice chats with her at Wegmans, and this sad news absolutely breaks my heart. I will always remember her.
MaRadebe
March 2, 2019
Rest In Peace sweet spirit. A beautiful life taken too soon. You will be greatly missed.
Beth Doolittle
March 1, 2019
No matter what life threw at her, Kim faced it all with a smile and the hope of better things to come. I pray that her friends and family find comfort in memories of her spirit and beauty.
Jayme & Dean Altes
February 28, 2019
Hearing this news makes my heart ache. Kim was in one of our first groups of gymnasts when we bought the gym. She always amazed us with her strength and amused us with her Kim stories. She then turned into our neighbor coming to visit Deans dad and our daughter. She was always kind and caring towards everyone. You will be forever in our hearts. RIP
Deb Vennos
February 27, 2019
This is so hard to process, she was such a sweet sweet soul. I coached her in gymnastics when she was just a little girl. I will always remember her infectious smile. To Kims family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Neil
February 27, 2019
Kimberly and I worked together many mornings at a local grocery store. She had a great smile, a funny laugh, and a great sense of humor. She will not be forgotten. My prayers go out to her family.
Jacqueline Richardson
February 27, 2019
I will remember your beautiful smile both in my classroom and also whenever I would see you in the community. May your spirit be free and continue to shine it's light. A creative soul and beautiful being. May our community lift up and hold tightly your loved ones.
Brittany Lucena
February 27, 2019
I've known Kim since elementary school and she has always been the same... such a friendly and funny girl. We were neighbors a couple years ago and she would always offer to help with my kids, ask if I needed anything from the store,etc. I remember when we were 9 years old and I would ask her to do a back flip over and over because she was a talented gymnast at such a young age...and here we were age 27 and I was still saying KIM LET ME SEE A BACK FLIP!...My heart goes out to her family. you will be missed Kim.
Mia Reilly
February 27, 2019
My relationship with Kim was a formative one for a young child and I think about her often. My thoughts are with all of her loved ones.
Lana Milton
February 27, 2019
Im so very sorry . . . Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you all and your loved ones today and always. Keeping you all in prayer and thoughts.
Phil and Lori Rach
February 27, 2019
Our sympathy to Kim's loved ones. She was a sweet young lady who always graced out gymnastics mat with her smile. She will be fondly remembered.
February 26, 2019
Sorry for the loss of your love one, may you find comfort in knowing that those who have passed on in death God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. Psalms 116:15.
Lene
February 26, 2019
Kim you will be so desperately missed as we all struggle with trying to adjust to the loss of someone so beautiful, smart, vibrant, and giving. Your heart was so much bigger than your whole body and all of us who were blessed to be a part of your life know that our time with you in it was definitely better for having you in it. There are no words that can describe the sadness, loss and pain that we all feel knowing your bright smile, warm hugs and infectious laughter and optomism are now only left in our memories. I am so grateful for the time you lived with us and were a part of our family. I love you Always and will keep you in my heart forever. Mommy#2
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