Kimberly Ann Fisher
January 10, 1959 ~ September 8, 2015
Resided in:
Weaverville, NC
Kimberly Ann Vannoy Fisher, 56, of 88 Weaver Village Way, Weaverville, went to be with her Savior on Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at her home from a courageous battle with breast cancer.
She was born on January 10, 1959 in North Wilkesboro, NC. She was the daughter of the late Robert Glenn Vannoy, Jr. and Eulaine Church Dockery Vannoy.
Kim was a 1977 graduate of Reynolds High School and a 1979 graduate in Dental Hygiene from A.B. Tech. She was a dental hygienist for 33 years with the late Dr. Bob Garren, Dr. Brent Bowen, Dr. Andrew Goad, and Dr. Mark Toth. She was a member of West Asheville Baptist Church and an active member of "Friends of Christ" and Tony Pressley's Sunday School class.
Survivors include her husband of 34 years, Robert Michael Fisher; brother, Robert Glenn Vannoy, III, and wife Miriam, of Spartanburg, SC; in-laws, Bob and Jean Fisher, and brother and sister-in-law, Philip and Angie Fisher; 2 nephews, 7 nieces, 3 great-nephews; and many wonderful friends.
The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and workers at Cancer Care of WNC, UNC Chapel Hill and CarePartners Hospice for their loving care.
Visitation will be from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2015 in the Sanctuary of West Asheville Baptist Church, 926 Haywood Rd., Asheville, NC 28806. A celebration service will follow conducted by Pastor Stan Welch. A private graveside service will follow the funeral.
Flowers are appreciated or memorials can be made to the Building Fund at West Asheville Baptist or to CarePartners Hospice.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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We will miss Kim. She always had a smile on her face and kind word to say even through her illness. She and Mike were two of the most humble people I have ever known. Kim you are in a much greater place but those of us who are left behind feel your absence.
Mike, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today. God bless you and keep you, Helen Pittman
oh Kim you have fought one of the hardest battles there is and you did it with great courage and dignity. You kept the smile on your face so that all around you could see the light of Jesus through you. You will be so missed and I am so thankful that you were my hygienist for so many years. We loved our chats didn’t we? God has gained one more special girl into His arms. May God keep Mike and the family close to His side and give them great comfort. Love you Kim!!!
Sweet Kim, your earthly struggles are over, and although you will be missed terribly, we know that you are safe with God in His Kingdom. Someday we will all be reunited with our loved ones and there will be no more suffering or sadness, nor will we ever again be separated by death. Our prayers are with Michael and Kim’s families.
Kim, you have gone on to glory and we are left to mourn our loss. Through it all, you never let cancer define you. You defeated cancer by the way you lived, loved and by your tremendous faith in God. What an example you set for us all. Our girls nights will never be the same. We will miss your sweet smile and your laughter. Until we meet again, rejoice in the presence of our Heavenly Father. I will miss you so.
Michael, you were such a wonderful husband. I pray for God’s comfort to surround you and bring you peace. Much love to you ~
I am sad for Kim’s leaving, but rejoice in knowing she lives forever in Christ. To Him be glory, honor, and power! This was Kim’s life…glorifying Christ! In life and in death Kim showed us how to live.
Kim, I can never remember ever seeing you without a smile on your face. And that is exactly how I imagine you today, talking with all of your family and friends that have gone to be with Jesus just a little ahead of you. I look forward to seeing that big smile again when I get there, and I promise that I’ll try to remember to floss. Thanks for showing this world what a true example of Godliness looks like.
you must have known and felt all the love & prayers that were offered for you daily. but even today your love is continuing to touch lives. i loved reading all the tributes to you today. your life will continue to live on in the many lives that you have touched over the years. you were the strongest when your body was at its weakest and your testimony of faith will forever be engraved on our hearts. may your angels watch over Michael and i pray that God will wrap His arms around him and cover him with peace. love you kimmy!
Our deepest condolences to Kim’s family and friends.We are truly saddened to hear of your loss and will be thinking of you.
Robbie & Family-so sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tedd Smith
Kim was a precious lady. I met her when I started seeing dr garren. She was so professional in her job and at the same time always asked about my family and work. I would often see her at the grocery store and walking in weaverville and she was always so sweet. My prayers are with you all.
Mike, my heartfelt sympathy to you along with my prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless you in the days to come.
Mike,
I am so sorry for your loss
Mike, You are in all are thoughts and prayers. Let your faith in the Lord be your strength.
My heartfelt sympathies for family and friends. May the Lord grant you peace and comfort as you go through this valley of grief.
What a courageous battle she fought.
To the Fisher & Vannoy Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry to learn of Kim’s passing. It is easy to see that this remarkable young woman was truly loved by many. She will be missed but not forgotten.
Kim was such a precious person who I am proud to have called my friend.
I will always remember her smile and her huge heart. Prayers for you Michael and family. She was so blessed to have you in her life. May God help you to find peace.
I am shocked to see this. I am so sorry for you loss. Prayers for Mike and the family. May you find strength with each other during this time.
Mike and family……Bill & I are so sorry. Please accept our deepest sympathy and prayers.
Kim always had a smile and a kindness about her. She was stronger than I think I would have been in her fight, but I know her friends gave her love and many of her office associates told me she always gave it right back with her smile and caring. She always gave me a hug and smile while encouraging me to pay better attention to my teeth and gum health :-).
Thanks Kim and best to you Michael.
Mike and all of Kim’s family, I am so sorry. Thank you for sharing your time with Kim these last few weeks. I know we all wanted to be near her and soak up her sweetness, her kindness, her beauty and that sun-shining smile. She helped me and so many others through our fight with cancer, even when she was hurting so badly. She was selfless, a true angel. I will cherish her friendship forever. I am thinking of you all and sending love and strength.
Words can’t express how blessed I was to call Kim, my friend and work out partner. You were a great motivator and always encouraged me and others. You smile could light up a room! Mikey, Phillip and family I am sending thoughts and prayers for all of you. Lord, please comfort each of them and hold them in your loving arms. Love you my friends Kimmy and Mikey!
My memories of Kim are from a long time ago when she was often seen shadowing her big brother Robbie–the epitome of a young lady–a lasting image that must truly characterize her life. I live a long way from Asheville now but often recall with fondness those days, even though my mother died the year after I graduated from Reynolds following a battle with breast cancer. My heart goes out to the Vannoy family members. May you find comfort in knowing Kim’s was a life well lived.
Mike and family…My thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. God bless you…
Our entire family sends our heart felt condolences to the Vannoy family and to Mike’s family and all friends and loved ones of Kimberly . It has been our honor to have known Robbie, Miriam , Brady Natalie , Emily and Erin since the family first moved to Spartanburg and we watched our families grow and both of our 4 children go to church,together, play sports, and be on swim teams. Our lives were richly blessed by the sweet smiles and warm hugs we received from Robbie and Kimberly’ s lovely parents when they moved here and joined First Baptist Spartanburg . May God’s grace,peace and mercy carry you through this time of grief . Our sincere prayers are with each of you.
Rob,
We are sorry to hear of Kim’s passing and our deepest sympathies and prayers are with you and your family.
I am so saddened about Kim’s passing. She was the sweetest people I have ever known. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mike I am so sorry for your loss, but I know that God has been with you and her through this great battle. Please know we will be praying for you; and I believe that when you look back on these days there will only be one set of foot prints in the sand.
Mike
Mike I’m so sorry the love of your life had to leave. She is with Jesus and will be waiting for you. I’ve been praying for the two of you a long time. I will continue to pray for you my friend. Love in Christ…Michelle Plemmons Carter
Mike and Family, We are so sorry about the passing of Kim. She was a very courageous lady and her strength and faith have inspired many. The Lord be with you, strengthen you and comfort you during your time of sadness. I’m thankful that one day we will meet again. Kim is free from all pain and celebrating a brand new body at the feet of her Lord!
What a lovely angel going to heaven, she truly was an angel, our thoughts and prayers are with the family, God Bless each and every one and know that one day you will be walking with Kim and Jesus on the golden road in heaven, with love, Shirley and Gus Colagerakis
Dear Mike, I was so sad to here this sad news. Kim was a beautiful lady and you both made a beautiful life together. I just want to say that we all know she fought a tough fight and now she’s in Heaven. One day you’ll be there with her but for now please know I like lots of others are praying for you and your family during to very difficult time. God Bless You…:)
To the Vannoy family; You are in my thoughts and prayers. Dawn Calhoun. Class of 1974
Micheal my thoughts and prayers are with you there is nothing no one can say right now to heal the pain but just know she is with God now and one day you will see her again in Heaven
Rob and family. I pray God will give you peace and strength at this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathy to you and the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike,
She loved you so very much. You showered her with love. I can’t go to funerals, because it pushes me overboard mentally with what I do, but I do want you to know I am praying for you.
All my love,
Judy
Mike, we are so sorry for your loss. Kim was such a courageous fighter. Those of us that got to know her here in North Wilkesboro will always remember her wonderful personality, beautiful smile and what a great couple the two of you made. I always enjoyed my talks with her about the Vannoy family. May God give you strength and comfort in this most difficult time. We will continue to keep you and your family in our prayers.
Mike,
Words can’t express how my heart grieves for you and your family right now. You and Kim have been such an inspiration to me and so many people. My family and I are praying for you daily. May God comfort you each day as your precious angel has gone on to heaven now. May God bless and keep you until you see her again.
Betty Plemmons & family
To The Vannoy and Fisher Families. You have my deepest sympathy. My
prayers are with each of you.
Mike, we are so sad. Kim’s sweet smile brightened any room she entered. We are praying for you. With love, David and Valleri
You and your family are in our prayers. i remember going to the dentist over the years and talking with Kim many times about our shared love of the coast and upcoming beach trips–she was a beautiful person and will be greatly missed.
To the Fisher family I am sorry to hear about Kim. She was a very special. person. Kim made this a better world with her presence and be greatly missed.
Dear Mike and Family,
I was very saddened by Kim’s passing. I had the privilege to meet Kim when I was about 15 years old. Her calm and kind spirit left a lasting impression on me over 40 years later.
May God watch over your family during your time of need.
With my sincere sympathy,
What a beautiful ‘celebration of life’ today for someone whose beauty was always evident both inside and out, as seen through that caring smile and positive outlook. We have always treasured our true friendship through the years-from the early days as teenagers, in college, our weddings, in the workplace, and right on through until the present time. We will treasure those lunches at Firehouse Subs in the last year. Your loyalty to God, each other, your church, your job, and your family and friends defines your faith. You have both always set the example for others as to what the Christian walk should look like and for that lives have been touched and many have been blessed. We love you.
Michael,Bob & Jean,
A very difficult time for all, Kim is not suffering
and has gone to a beautiful new home in Heaven.
God will take care of her. My prayers go out
to you all.
God Bless,
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Mike, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of Kim. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. If we can help you in anyway, please let us know. God bless you and your family.
To the family of Kimberly, we understand your great loss. We knew Kimberly through Drs. Garren, Bowan and Toth. She was the Best. May flocks of glorious angels take her to her rest.
Elke,Marisha, Anne Pessl and in spirit Ruth Readinger
Mike
So sorry for your loss love and prayers are with you and your family God Bless
So sorry to hear of Kim’s passing. Know that now she is peaceful with no pain and will be watching down on all that remain in this world as their own Special Angel. Prayers for both families.
Mike I am so sorry about the loss of your precious wife Kim. You marriage was such a Godly example of the way marriage was meant to be. Just praying for God to comfort you and give you the peace and guidance you need daily. I will keep you in my prayers.
Dear Mike,
You and Kim were the perfect couple! We always loved seeing you together and could sense the true love you had for one another. Your marriage was truly an inspiration to us. Our prayers and thoughts are with you as face this challenge in your life. May you find peace in knowing that you were always there for Kim and were a loving husband to her. We love you and are here for you if we can help in any way possible. God bless you- Ernie and Becky Lasher
I have had 5 weeks and 3 days to think what I would say about my precious wife. There are truly no words that would do her justice. She was the most wonderful person I have ever met. She was so faithful and loving to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, me, her family, her friends, her church, her job, co-workers, patients and God’s children. She loved everyone in spite of our faults. She left my arms and immediately went to be in Jesus arms. We had such a great love for each other. We had so many wonderful times together. I don’t understand why my Jesus would want to bless me with this beautiful woman. I know I am very blessed among men. All I can do is praise my Savior for all these blessings and the greatest being what Jesus did for us all at the cross. I pray all of us will live our lives for Jesus so we can be with him, Kim, family, friends for eternity. Thank you all for everything you have done for Kim, myself and our family. We love you. God bless each of you and your family.