Donna Lynn Kimberly, 58, of Cookeville, TN, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022.
Donna was born Monday, June 17, 1963, in Flint, Michigan, to the late Gordon Anderson and the late Rita Filarski Anderson.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was generous with her time and devoted her life to caring for others. Her pride and joy were her children Cassandra (Andrew) Bucey, John (Emily) Kimberly, Matthew Kimberly, and Elisa Kimberly and grandchildren Nora Farley, Gabriella Banks, and Draven Banks. She lived vicariously through their activities and supported her family by giving of herself whether it was coaching their little league baseball team, traveling to see their high school band perform, hanging their art, or cheering from the crowd during graduation.
Donna worked hard to realize her dream of owning her own business with her husband of 38 years, Lester Kimberly. She succeeded in when she opened The Village Kitchen restaurant in Cookeville from 1998 - 2003. She never met a stranger and enjoyed striking up a conversation wherever she went, which contributed to the success of the restaurant. She loved the loyal team who worked for her like family and felt as if her customers were close friends.
Donna found joy in the little moments in life. She never hesitated to turn up a good song on the radio and dance to it. She liked to make handwritten cards for birthdays and celebrations even if she did not always get around to sending them. She loved taking pictures to capture special moments, enjoying a special meal with her husband, and talking on the phone with her siblings Brenda Anderson, Robert Anderson, and David Anderson and her best friend Kristina Virtue. She always took advantage of a big hug from her grandchildren or a snuggle from her beloved dogs.
Donna is preceded in death by her parents and sister Theresa Anderson.
Celebration of Life for Donna Lynn Kimberly will be held Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 2:00 pm from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home with Bro. Dwight Henry officiating.
Visitation with the family will be held Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 12:00 pm until 2:00pm at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
To sign the online guestbook and to send the family a message please visit www.crestlawnmemorial.com
Arrangements entrusted to Crest Lawn Funeral Home - Cremation Center.