Kathleen K. (Kimes) Smith, 69, of Elwood, passed away July 26, 2022, in her home, with her family by her side. She was born, April 27, 1953, the daughter of Leonard and Joyce (Stitt) Kimes.
Kathy was a 1971 graduate of Madison Grant High School (the first class to graduate from MGHS) and a graduate of Marion Business College. On August 24, 1974, she married the love of her life, Steven E. Smith, and began to fulfill her lifelong pursuit of being a wife, homemaker, and mother. They are the proud parents of three children and nine grandchildren.
Kathy was a strong woman of faith who actively served at her church, Liberty Friends. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, and volunteering... but, above all else, she loved being a wife, mother, and grandmother. Kathy was committed to her family and made them a priority in her life. She took the time to create a special and unique bond with each grandchild. She'd often remind her children that "what happens at Grandma's house, stays at Grandma's house" and, of course, ice cream (with sprinkles) and chocolate milk was something that always happened at Grandma's house.
In 2009, Kathy began serving as a volunteer at the Helping Hands organization, in Fairmount. She spent countless hours sorting donations, organizing the store, interacting with customers, and helping families in need. She built meaningful friendships during her time there and was proud to be a part of their mission.
Kathy is survived by her children, Amy (Brandon) Dennis, Renee (Harlon) Dunham and Kyle (Kristin) Smith; grandchildren, Hannah (Jack Garner), Ethan and Caleb Dennis, Naomi Haynes, Lucy and Sydney Dunham, and Grace, Ephraim and Quentin Smith; mother, Joyce Kimes; sisters, Bonnie (Tim) Small, Lori (Mike) LaShure and Lynell (Dale) Coverdale.
Kathy is proceeded in death by her beloved husband, Steven E. Smith; father, Leonard Kimes; grandson, Landon Dunham, and an angel baby grandchild.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Fairmount Chapel of Armes-Hunt Funeral Home. Services will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2022. The family will welcome friends and family for visitation from 11:00am until 2:00pm. The funeral will begin at 2:00pm, with Pastor Clay Davis officiating. Both services will be held at Liberty Friends Church, 1008 W. 800 S, Fairmount. Burial will take place at the Nettle Creek Cemetery in Losantville, Indiana, immediately following the funeral.
The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Quaker Haven Camp, 111 EMS D16C Ln, Syracuse, IN 46567 and the Helping Hands Store in Fairmount, IN.
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com
Tributes
Daniel J Biernacki wrote on Jul 30, 2022:
"Kathy & Steve were good friends to me and my family during the 11 years we lived in Indiana. She is remembered by me as a loving caring and giving person. This is a result of her faith in Jesus Christ!
One memory I have is when Steve and Kathy took Janet & I to a John Denver concert. After the concert where John sang about love,hope and concern for the world, Kathy noticed all the trash the concert goers left, and said, "After all the songs we just heard and people can't throw their trash away!"
I will miss my friend! She is a kind, warm and selfless soul!
My thoughts and prayers go to her family! May God give you the courage and strength to follow Jesus as Kathy did!
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don & sara spahr wrote on Jul 29, 2022:
"Our love and prayers are with you all at this sad time."
Carolyn Wheeler wrote on Jul 27, 2022:
"So sorry for your loss. I remember Kathy from Marion Business College.
We had lost touch. Prayers for your family and friends.
Love
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