Kimberly Horton
January 5, 1985 ~ November 6, 2007
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Kimberly Horton, 22, daughter of Linda D. Horton of Asheville, died Tuesday, November 6, 2007, of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Ithica, NY.
Miss Horton was born in Asheville and attended Asheville High School. In Ithica, she was working as a sales associate with a restaurant (“Gimme Coffee”). She was a member of Grace Baptist Church, Asheville. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Shelby E. Horton, Jr., and Audrey S. Horton.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by an aunt, Karen Calhoun; two cousins, Jamie Davis and Cori Calhoun.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Eddie Morgan and Mr. Rick Ramsey officiating. Private interment will be at Green Hills Cemetery.
Her family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Asheville Humane Society, 72 Lee’s Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28806.
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Karen, Lloyd, Jamie, & Cori,
We all considered Kimberly a Calhoun …and she will be missed!!! She was one of the sweetest people I’ve known as a result of the love and support she got from all of you! I love you all and think of you everyday!!!!
Love, Lindsey
To all of Kim’s family,
This last year with Kim in my life has been one of the greatest periods of my life. She made me laugh and picked me up when I was down. I will never forget her beautiful voice and her amazing smile. Kim absolutely glowed. There will never be a day that goes by in my life that I will not think about her and all the joy she brought not only into my own life, but the countless other lives that she touched. I am so sorry that you have to endure this pain and sorrow and I just want you all to know that I am here for you and will do anything to help if I can.
What a terrible loss of a bright and wonderful young lady. Leslie and I are just devastated. We will pray for your family’s strength and courage to get through your grief.
Hey Little Girl,
I miss you more than life itself. I am at a loss. I do not know what I am going to do without you. I know you’re looking down on all of us. I hope you are happy because that is all you deserve. You are the prettiest girl I know inside and out. You will always be with me. I love you Kim.
so sorry, only the good die young
Linda, as I have been privileged to be with you this week as you face the loss of your only daughter and as I have returned home to continue holding you in my heart, I am so grateful that you shared with me the last phone call you had with Kimberly on Sunday night. How perfect that the last words you ever heard her speak were, ‘Mother, I love you.’ Please revisit those words and the sentiment behind them many times as you adjust to life on this earth without Kimberly. You know you are important to me.
Dear Linda,
I am so sorry to hear of Kimberly’s death. I cannot imagine the loss of a child. I do know that she was the center of your life and you were always there for her. May God continue to keep you in his care and comfort you during this time. Please know that my prayers are with you.
Linda, I am so grateful that Celeste let me know about Kimberly and I grieve along with you in the loss of earthly life of your daughter. The Wonderful Women class will hold you up during this time. You are always there for each other. I can’t even imagine how difficult this must be for you. My prayer is that Christ will hold you tightly in his arms through those who will be his hands and feet to you in the days ahead.
God’s grace and peace be with you,
Linda Sperling
I would just like to let you know how sorry I am to hear about your daughter. I know that this must be the hardest thing to go through. I learned about it through my son Cole who is in your class at Asheville Middle. Our thoughts and prays are with you. Rebecca and Cole Pate
Linda,
My son, Isaiah, lives & works in Ithaca & was a friend of your daughter’s. He went quite often to ‘Gimmee Coffee’, where Kim worked. We just heard of the accident last evening and wanted to send our sincere condolences to you and your family on the tragic loss of your beloved daughter. Our church family is praying for you and I know that Jesus will comfort and console you as you face each day that lies ahead.
I understand the depth of grief you are going through. Our 21 yr. old son, Sgt. Elisha Parker was killed in Iraq 18 months ago, while serving with the U.S. Marines.
I encourage you to walk this journey of grief at your own pace, but lean on the support and love of your friends and family.
God is faithful.
Sincerely,
Donna Parker
Linda,
Rachel called a few minutes ago and told me about your daughter Kimberly. Linda, I cannot imagine the grief and pain you are experiencing, but I will be praying for you and asking Jesus to hold you extra close to Him.
PLEASE ACCEPT MY SINCERE CONDOLESENCES IN THE LOSS OF YOUR DAUGHTER. I CANNOT IMAGINE WHAT YOU MUST BE GOING THROUGH.I PRAY GOD WILL HOLD YOUR HAND AND COMFORT YOUR HEART DURING THIS VERY SAD TIME FOR YOU.
I was shocked to hear about the sad, sad news of Kim. I loved her. She was so much fun and such a real girl. I’ve known Cori since I was a little girl and when I met Kim we really hit it off. I live in NYC now and I’m doing everything I can to get down to NC. Kim holds a huge place in my heart. If I can’t make it I want you to know that you all are my my thoughts and prayers. I love you, Kim. I’m going to miss you like crazy.
Much LOVE,
Paige Morrow
Karen — My sincere condolences at the passing of your niece. Although no words of mine can assuage your grief and that of your family, I nonetheless want you to know you are in my heart and thoughts during this time of extreme sorrow.
Kim,
You are such a bright and beautiful spirit, memories of you will always be cherished.
Kim’s Mom,
My daughter Stephanie just told me about Kim. Stephanie went to school with Kim and said she was a wonderful person. My prayer is that you feel God’s comforting arms during this time.
God Bless you,
Nancy and Stephanie Fister
To the Hortons and the Calhouns,
I am saddened to hear the news about Kim. I hate that it has been almost fours years since I have seen her. When I reflect about Kim, her bright sense of humor and creativity come to mind. She was a caring person who at times would place other people before herself. I will treasure the moments we shared together. Linda, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Much love,
Caroline Smith
To Kimberly’s Dear Family and Friends,
On behalf of one of Kimberly’s co-workers at Gimme Coffee, please accept our family’s sincerest condolences on your terrible, terrible loss. The outpouring of grief and sorrow that we have heard only across phone lines from Ithaca has been of such a magnitude that I am compelled to tell you that Kimberly must have been an outstanding person of such love and caliber that we can only imagine her personal magnitism and magnificence. She has changed people’s lives for the better but left them much too soon. This grief will not be easily healed. We wish you love and understanding and eventually, peace.
May the chickadee bird of peace visit you often over many moons.
Linda, Karen, Jamie & Corey,
We were saddened to hear of the loss of Kimberly. She was a joy to know. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Our love,
Kim was a young, vibrant, beautiful young woman.
She was also a charismatic and intelligent individual.
But more then that, she was a great friend.
The fact that she is not here seems unrealistic and all too eye opening.
Kim is a precious soul lost and she is tremendously mourned. One could only hope to be half the woman Kim was. You will leave your mark on us all.
We love you Kim. And pray you are at peace.
Never to be forgotten.
Our thoughts are with you.
Thank You Kim..
I will always remember Kim for her smile, her bright spirit, and her beautiful personality. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
All of us in Ithaca who knew Kim express out deepest sympathy. May our memory of her smile and kindness be with all forever.
Everyone that knew Kim saw what an exceptional person she is and i will forever feel the loss. Kim and her family will forever be in my prayers
Karen and Lloyd,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know that you both loved Kimberly like a daughter! I can only imagine the sorrow and grief you are feeling. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love to both of you!
Debbie
Kim was an amazing friend! I have so many wonderful memories of her ever since we were little kids (playing at your house or mine, Disney World, ect.) She was a beautiful person, and anyone who has ever met her is lucky to have been in her presence. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda…I am so sorry. The Kim we knew was such a sparkling personality. Always that big Kim-smile. When Carolyn called to tell me I remembered watching Kim walking with her up the road to your house on those snowy winter days. The last time I saw Kim was at the sub shop where she worked. She greated us with her Kim-smile and said life was good. Remember I’m just down the road. My heartfelt condolences, Leah Tove
I will always remember Kim for her artistic talent, her fantastic sense of humor, and the last conversations we had. We talked about how much our lives had changed since the Haw Creek Days. We counted our blessings, and shared memories- things that we looked back on with a smile, and things that we didn’t. I told her that I loved her, that I was proud of her, and that I was grateful to have her as a friend. I feel so fortunate to have been touched be her life.
Karen, Lloyd, Jamie and Cori: years ago you took me in as a part of your family, and the one greatest gift you gave to me was a relationship with Kimberly. She loved so deeply and you all taught her how to. I will cherish my memories, and look forward to the day when I get to see her again. I know how to love, and I thank Kim, Karen, Lloyd, Jamie and Cori.
I am a close friend of Kitzi’s and have never personally met Kimberly. However Kitzi speaks often of her sister with such love and joy that I knew a piece of Kimberly. I am deeply sorry for all of your loss. Such a beautiful person will continue to live in all of you.
i loved her my friend bri was her sister i heard all about her gougus smile i9 miss her dearly
We went to middle school with Kim and she was an amazing girl. She was funny and had many talents. We were shocked to hear this news. Our prayers and thoughts are with her family at this time of great loss. WE MISS YOU KIM!
Kim,
I wish I’d gotten to spend more time with you before it all happened, and I think you should know I still have the artwork you made me in 7th grade up on my wall, next to a tear-out photo of a model with a scar on her forehead (just like me!) because when you gave it to me you said not to be self-conscious about my scar because you can be beautiful and still have scars on your forehead too! I’ve only got good memories of us back in school, I am so thankful for the time that we did get to spend together, and I look forward to seeing you again one day. And to Kim’s family, my thoughts are with you; Kim was an absolutely incredible person. I am really going to miss her.
Liza
She was one in a million. I have young kids now and when we drove through town and down her road recently I told them about her, and Ladybird. And her smile, and how one time she befriended a squirrel who took naps on her shoulder. My 5 year old loves the story. Kim’s her hero. She was amazing and is missed.
I had dreams about Kim all night last night. I don’t know what it means or why she was there. Maybe just to say hi. Maybe just because the universe wanted her to be there.
I got to know her through our days at Haw Creek and middle school. Some of high school. Her and I would go back and forth with witty banter and silly come backs. We had this immediate connection of like, “oh I get you and you get me” and that is something only a few lucky souls get to know about. We could all use a little bit of Kim in the world today in whatever context that might look like, that’s for sure.