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Kimberly Giddens Obituary
Kimberly Robinson Giddens, 50, passed away peacefully with family by her side on July 16, 2011, at home after a courageous battle with cancer.
She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Jamie; daughter, Megan; son, Christopher; mother, Twila Robinson; sisters, Diane (Marlin) Feagle, Cindy (Jimmy) Kelly; mother-in-law, June Giddens; sister-in-law, Michelle (Gary) Yates; her faithful doxie, Molly; many nieces, nephews, aunts, cousins and a host of friends and colleagues.
Kim was preceded in death by her father, Daniel Robinson; and great-nieces, Britton and Rylan Kelly-Dunn.
Born and raised in Jacksonville, she was a graduate of Forest High School and the University of North Florida. Kim had a successful marketing and sales career in the pharmaceutical and healthcare field. She was of the Catholic faith.
Kim loved people, never met a stranger and always made people feel welcomed. She fought this wicked disease with great courage and strength and was such an inspiration.
Kim was our ray of sunshine each day. Her great smile and wonderful laugh will always be remembered. We on earth have lost a wonderful woman, but heaven has gained an amazing angel.
A private family burial will be held. Friends are invited to attend her celebration of life on July 20, 2011, at The Country Club of Orange Park, 2525 Country Club Blvd., Orange Park, Fla., from 2-4 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, Kim requested memorial contributions be made to Dreams Come True, 6803 Southpoint Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32216.
Arrangements by Jacksonville Memory Gardens Funeral Home, Orange Park, Fla.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kimberly Giddens
David McCarthy
July 13, 2022
One of the nicest and most gracious people I had the honor to call "friend". We went to high school together and then met up again later as she worked in the same industry as I. Never to be forgotten.
August 1, 2011
To Kim's Family: I will keep you in my prayers. She was always Sunshine on her visits to West Virginia. I treasure the memories. Love, Cousin Denny
Mary Yanda
July 26, 2011
The Yanda Family extends its deepest sympathy to all of you. May God be with you during this trying time.
Mary Chandler
July 24, 2011
To the Robinson and Giddens family. I am saddened to hear of Kim's passing. It was a blessing to have been Kim's friend in junior & high school. She was very caring, loyal, so much fun to be around, and a beautiful ray of sunshine. Heaven as gained a beautiful angel. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Julie Ladd
July 23, 2011
Jamie Megan and Christopher:
Wow I do not know what to say. I am so very sorry to hear this sad news. She will be so missed.
Like so very many people Kim was the first friend I met when I came to Pace Island. She made me feel so welcome.
I Loved living across the street from her until we moved in 07. She was always there for me for anything at all.
May God help you all get through this hard time..
Much Love and Prayers:
LINDA IVERY
July 22, 2011
MS. DIANE MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MAY GOD BLESS. LOVE LINDA. I MET YOU AT HAVEN HOSPICE
Tracey House
July 22, 2011
My deepest sympathy to Kim's family. I remember Kim from Forrest High School. She was always such a positive person with a great outlook on life. Hold on to the wonderful memories you all share, and know that she is walking with the Lord. Peace be with all of you and God Bless.
Mary Schlegel McCarthy
July 22, 2011
May God keep you and your loved ones as you struggle with the loss of your mother, daughter, Aunt, sister and friend.
Diana White Martino
July 21, 2011
Kim and I were close friends in highschool and it saddens greatly to here of her passing. She was a lovely person and a wonderful friend. I wish to express my deepest regards to her family. God Bless her.
Gary Stasco
July 21, 2011
My condolences to her family. All of Kim's Forrest family shares your loss.
Sean McCann
July 21, 2011
My deepest sympathy goes out to Kim's family.God Bless to all of you.
Tracy Falch Gregg
July 21, 2011
I went to school with Kim at Cedar Hills Elementary, Jeb Stuart Jr High and then graduating together at Forrest High in 1978. Kim always had a smile on her face and seemed to laugh easily. Working in the health care industry, I had run into Kim from time to time and she was always so happy to see a familiar face. How sad I was to hear that she has lost her battle with cancer. My prayers go out to her family. God Bless you.
Arcadia Health Care
July 21, 2011
Our deepest condolences to Kimberly's family. Kimberly truly touched the lives of many, many people and she will be missed.
Meghan Wood and Charlotte Bisbee
Arcadia Health Care
Becky Rhoden-Ogletree
July 21, 2011
I am so saddened to hear of Kim's death. Throughout college, she was the bright spot of my day as we trudged through UF and later UNF. She was the first friend I made in Gainesville, and noone could ask for a kinder companion. Her smile brightened every room she entered. My heart goes out to the family. Her death leaves a huge hole in your hearts that can only be filled with the many glorious memories of days spent in her presence. How fortunate we all are to have loved her.
David McCarthy
July 21, 2011
May God hold her family in the palm of His hand. I remember her as one of the sweetest people I have ever known.
July 21, 2011
Diane,
So sorry to hear of your sister's passing. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill and Mary Ellen Brown
sherman pulmano
July 21, 2011
Kim will be missed very much!
James Cox
July 20, 2011
While I cannot be there for the Celebration of her life, I celebrate her life, from seeing all the hearts and lives she touched in such a positive way. She will be missed, but she has left behind an amazing legacy in her children and love in the hearts of everyone who knew her. God will bring comfort to those who grieve her passing.
Michael King
July 20, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of Kim's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with her family during this difficult time.
james taylor
July 20, 2011
kim was a great person she was full of joy and happiness bless you kim my thoughts for your family
Barbara O'Donnell Von Lienen
July 20, 2011
My deepest sympathy goes out to Kim's family and friends. I only attended Forrest for a year but, graduated High School with her. She always welcomed new people and had a smile on her face I know everyone who knew here will miss her, but she is a beautiful angel watching over her loved ones.
Alicia Webb
July 20, 2011
i remember kim in high school and she had the most beautiful smile and contagious laugh and I never saw her without it! I am sorry she lost her battle with cancer, but heaven has gained a wonderful angel. to her family i am sorry for your loss. god bless you
Lamar Campbell
July 20, 2011
May the family find solace during this time of sorrow.
July 20, 2011
As others have mentioned, I think we first met Kim at the pool right after we moved to Pace Island. If I remember rightly it was at a Memorial Day party and Kim made us feel so welcome in the neighborhood and introduced us to others. Our kids grew up together through grade and middle school and we would compare notes frequently! She had a great smile and a warm laugh and was a very genuine person. I will miss seeing her around the neighborhood but will always remember her so fondly and she lives on in her wonderful kids! Love and hugs to all Kim's family and friends.
Lindsey, Chuck, Hannah and Nick Meyers, Fleming Island
Kimberly Davis Jovero
July 20, 2011
Kim was one of my best friends since the day I moved in across the street from her in 1975, I was 13 and her 14. She was my maid of honor when I got married.even though time and distance came between us ,we managed to stay in touch. I went home to Jacksonville in late March of this year and I got to see Kim and her mom . She looked so wonderful.I am so glad I got to see her.She was a wonderful and caring person.I am truly blessed to have known her and call her my friend.
Jamie,Megan and Christopher I am so sorry for your loss.I know that there is a special place in heaven for Kim and she will always be watching over you.
Amy Hill
July 20, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Mike, Cindy, Matt, Caleb & Kimmie Tierney
July 20, 2011
Our deepest sypathies go out to the Giddens and Robinson families. I went to elem. and jr high school with Kim. When my family moved in to Pace Island and were at the pool I heard a familiar voice call out to me to say high. Kim always new how to leave you with a smile. She will be surely missed here on earth, but heaven has drafted a superstar.
July 20, 2011
My deepest sympathy to Kim's family. I will miss your smile and laugh. I love you Kim. Rest in peace. I was so lucky to have you in my life
Kelly Trent
Skip & Cindy Rose
July 19, 2011
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Kim. To our precious friend Cindy Kelly we will pray for you as you go through this difficult time in the loss of your sister. We LOVE you and are here for you and your family at any time. Love your friends always Skip and Cindy Rose
Mehrl & Charlotte Phebus
July 19, 2011
Our family will always remember Kim as a wonderful, cheerful, kind lady who always had a smile on her face! She was a great mother to her children and will surely be missed! God Bless you and our prayers are with her dear family at this difficult time.
Tracy Truchelut
July 19, 2011
I am filled with sadness to know that I will never see Kim's smile or hear her wonderful laugh again. She had a way of always lifting my spirits. I will never forget how she opened her
home to me when I needed a place to stay - what tremendous generosity! I will always be
grateful to her for that. Jamie, Megan, and
Christopher, you are in my prayers. I have no
doubt that your beloved wife and mother has been given a special place in heaven and that she is already friends with all the other angels!
Rosemary Taylor Ross
July 19, 2011
My deepest sympathy goes out to Kim's family and friends. I graduated High School with her and will always remember her beautiful twinkling eyes and smile. I know all of us will miss her terribly. She will continue to live on forever and be in our hearts. She was a lovely and brave woman who I admire greatly. God Bless Kim and her family. With love to all, Rosemary Taylor Ross
Sandy Godfrey
July 19, 2011
Kim, you were a great person and friend that we met when we moved to Orange Park, FL from Texas in 2001. Our boys spent many seasons of baseball together. We enjoyed the times that Darrell and I got together with you, Jamie, Christopher and Megan for outings, get togethers, and baseball parties. I am grateful for all those times that you allowed Chris in to your home to stay with Christopher. We will truly miss you. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Jamie, Megan, Christopher, and their other family members during this difficult time.
Love, The Godfrey's- Darrell, Sandy, Chris, Kinzie, and Flo
Kenny, Karen, Kent, and Kelli Minor
July 19, 2011
The Giddens Family is in our prayers. We met Kim at Orange Park Athletic - as our sons played baseball for several seasons and went to Elem.and Jr. High together - and she always had a smile and loved watching Chris play ball. She was so happy and cheerful that I always looked forward to chatting with her.
Janice and Mikey Kelly
July 19, 2011
Jamie, Megan and Christopher
We share your sorrow in the loss of Kim. She was a very special lady and loved you with all her heart. We cherish our memories with her over the years and know she is in a place where she is pain free. You have been and will remain in our prayers in the weeks and months ahead. Stay strong and put your trust in the Lord. Together He will get you all through this very difficult time.
Leslie Saverance Pizzuti
July 19, 2011
Such a beautiful person, whom I am pleased to call my friend of so many years. You are so truely missed Kim! I will always treasure my visits!
To Jamie, Megan, Christopher, Diane, Cindy and Mrs. Robinson, my heart breaks for your loss!
Beth Eifert
July 19, 2011
Kim was the first person I recall meeting when we moved to Pace Island in 1996. At the time, I remember being shocked that, whenever I met someone new, they all seemed to know Kim! Her warmth and kindness touched so many people. I'll miss her, and hope that her beautiful family finds peace and comfort knowing that Kim has touched so many lives in so many wonderful ways.
Nancy Sundstrom Cobb
July 19, 2011
I knew Kim many years ago in high school. I remember her as a beautiful and friendly person. I am saddened to hear of her passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
dee otoole
July 19, 2011
Kim was the first person I met when I moved into Pace Island. Her radiant smile and friendly, caring personality was always a welcome sight to see when walking or driving by her home. She was taken too early but know she is in a better place. I pray for Jamie, Megan and Christopher and all her family. Rest in peace, Kim.
Kristine (Kriss) Gross-Johnson
July 19, 2011
Kim was my neighbor and best friend for a few years while at Cedar Hills Elem. We had such fun together and I will always remember her great smile and laugh. She was a wonderful friend and I remember crying when we moved away. It was a blessing to have known her and to see what a great and special woman she became. My heart goes out to her family, her husband, and her children. My prayers will be with you all and may your memories of Kim fill your hearts with comfort and peace and may God keep you wrapped in His loving care. God Bless.
Angi - Dr Huang's office
July 19, 2011
Kimberly was TRULY a ray of sunshine! I am blessed to have known her for the past 2 years. She will definitely be missed by many. Rest In Peace Kimberly...
Jimmy Kelly
July 19, 2011
Kim was the best sister-in-law you could have. We were both so much like each other - a zest for life and developing relationships with people. Kim will be greatly missed by all. She was a wonderful role model for her children as well as others. She was very brave as she fought cancer until the end. Love, Jimmy Kelly (Jacksonville, FL)
James Tillman
July 19, 2011
Kimberly and I graduated high school together Class of 78. We also were in elementary and Middle school together. I recall her being elected "Most Likely to Succeed". I'm glad to see she wore her title well. I also remember her to be so funny, sweet and kind to everyone she'd meet. I am so sorry for your loss.
Dot Aeppli
July 19, 2011
Our Heart aches with sorrow....We will miss Kimberly verry much. She was the most cheerful and loving women. Kim loved the LORD and she is with him now. No more pain... We at Dr. Dobies office are keeping the Giddens family in our prayers.......
Sent with lots of love
Tracy-Dot-Diane-Dr Dobies
Michael Holcomb
July 19, 2011
Kim was always a happy person with a smile that was contagious. As I am sad to hear of Kim's lost battle with cancer, I am fortunate to have known Kim and to be counted as her friend. I pray for her family and I pray for her. May God bless everyone.
Ann Rajaiah
July 19, 2011
Kim was a special friend to me and my girls. Her death is a great loss to many.
Dorothy Ramseur
July 19, 2011
Kim was the best listener in the world. She always gave me unconditional support. I know she always felt a great love for her family. Kim liked being needed. Eveyone she touched will miss her dearly. I send my thoughts, prayers and support to her loved ones. Sincerely, Dorothy Ramseur
Don Duncanson
July 18, 2011
Kim was a great friend to me many years ago and I am fortunate and grateful to have known her. I'll always remember her quick laugh and her kindness. I pray for her family during this time of great loss.
Christy and Mark Matheny
July 18, 2011
As I said to Diane, there are no words to adequately express our sorrow. We will continue to be warmed by the memory of her affection, joy and love of life. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love, Christy and Mark Matheny (cousins in Morgantown) Photo taken at Matheny Reunion in 2009.
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