Kimberly S. Greening

Kimberly Suzann (Cerasoli) Greening, 53, of St. Joseph lost her battle with cancer on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, at Hanson Hospice Center, Stevensville, with her family by her side.

Visitation will be from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25, at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Road, St. Joseph. A celebration of life service will take place at 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 26, at Stevensville United Methodist Church, 5506 Ridge Road., Stevensville. Interment will follow in Riverview Cemetery, St. Joseph. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary, Spring Hill, Kansas, through their website www.alwaysandfurever.org. Those wishing to send a condolence online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.

Kimberly was born on Sept. 16, 1970, to John and Jean (Outlaw) Cerasoli in Fort Smith, Ark. She graduated from Lakeshore High School in 1988 and continued her education through the University of Arkansas, earning her bachelor's degree in 1993.

On July 16, 1994, she married Kreg Greening in Stevensville. Recently, they celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary with a trip to the U.P., her favorite place to vacation and somewhere dear to her heart.

Professionally, Kimberly dedicated many years to social work, eventually purchasing Helen's Health Hut and continuing its operation in St. Joseph for over a decade. She cherished her relationships with her customers. In turn, her customers became close friends.

Kimberly loved to read, kayak, go on trips and explore the outdoors. Her biggest passions throughout life were helping people and dogs. Whether it be through her profession of social work, her business guiding people to healthier lifestyles or helping dogs in need. Kimberly was truly all about caring and giving. Her beautiful smile and sense of humor lit up every room she entered, and her sweet personality blessed all who knew her.

She is survived by her husband, Kreg Greening; parents, John and Jean Cerasoli; mother-in-law, Linda Heil and husband John Heil; father-in-law, Dewayne Greening; siblings: Karon (John) McMakin, Tony (Sherri) Carter, Lisa (Jacky) Smith and Debbie (Warren) Stewart; brothers-in-law: Kevin (Sandy) Greening, Randy Greening; numerous nieces, nephews and beloved dog, Louis.