Kimberly Joy Parsons was born on April 27, 1970, to the late Lawrence R. and Hazel L. (McDowell) Parsons. She departed this life on January 7, 2024.
Kimberly completed her early education years at Temple Christian School, Mansfield, Ohio, later attending Malabar High School where she participated and played in the marching band. She graduated and received her high school diploma with the class of 1988. Kim continued her education in Columbus, Ohio, and gained employment as a Contractor for The Department of Corrections, working as a phlebotomist at the Medical Center in Columbus.
Kim attended Crossroads Church of Mansfield, being a very active member in her bible study group, feeding the homeless and participating in many other church activities. She could light up any room that she entered with her infectious smile and spread joy with that shy giggle of hers. She enjoyed cooking, baking, decorating cakes, taking pictures and spending time with her family, friends and her little buddy, Ki’yon Dillon whom she loved as her own. She was a true Buckeye and loved all things Ohio State!
Kim is survived by 3 aunts, Rita Dulin, Columbus, OH., Carolyn M. Catchings (Kary, Jr.), Trotwood, OH., and Marietta Thomas, Kettering, OH; 3 uncles, Melvin McDowell, (Dovie), Akron, OH, Wyatt McDowell, (Sherry), Douglasville, GA. and Harrison McDowell (Delores), Mansfield, OH; lifelong best friend and sister Tish Erskine Ginn; and a host of loving cousins, other relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents and brother David Craig Parsons, she was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Leon Lafayette and Agnes Elizabeth (Jefferson) McDowell, her paternal grandparents, William Parsons and Maebell (Walker) Parsons Carpenter.
Kimberly, affectionately known as Kimmie, was everyone’s little sister, not just on E. Arch St. where she grew up, but throughout the City of Mansfield. To know her was to love her. Even as an adult, she remained that, and she will be greatly missed by us all!
REST WELL OUR SWEET KIMMIE!
Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Friday, January 26, 2024 at Crossroads Church Mansfield, 1188 Park Avenue West. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, MANSFIELD CHAPEL, 753 McPherson St. (formerly Willams Funeral Services). To read the complete obituary, order flowers, view video tribute and offer condolences to the Parsons Family, visit www.TheChapelofPeace.com
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Our Prayers are with the Family.
Sending Kim’s family my Sincere Sympathy. Kim was part of Sunshine Ladies Bible study for many years. We experienced her kindness, smile and her encouragement. She was generous with her care and love for each of us. Kim will be deeply missed. Very sorry for your loss
I am so very sorry for your loss. Kimmy has been in my woman’s Bible study for 7 years and I will forever hold her dearly in my heart.
An angel has gained her wings.
I love you Kimmy
Condolence for the family.
Sending deepest thoughts and condolences!
Wow! That’s what you thought when you would see Kim.
She possessed an effervescent smile that could light any space she occupied.
Her gentle loving spirit will be “Truly” Missed.
RIP. My prayers go up for the family.
My prayers and condolences to the family
My prayers goes out to the family
Praying For The Family
What kindness she showed always. That smile of hers could outshine any sadness you were experiencing. She was my friend for over 25 years now for eternity.
Prayers of comfort and hugs of support.
So sorry, so sad, Such a loving kind hearted lady I’ve ever meet, we dated for for years, Just can’t believe this for such a wonderful lady, But it’s alright now, we all know she has been welcome in her father’s house,,I heard the master say well done ,well done, I’m so glad I had the chance to meet such a loving Kimberly love you forever.
My Kimmie my little sister words can not describe the sheer shock and pain I feel at this moment. You were one of the kindest sweetest people I have ever met, I will never forget being lab partners and getting in trouble in Mr Bishops biology class at Malabar for having our frog break dancing on the table, then crying when we actually had to dissect it thinking we were hurting it. Our trips to Michigan to visit your aunt and uncle. All the trips to Columbus we took with my nephew your lil bighead dude Ki’Yon and of course I’ll never forget you helping me Feed My Sheep every third friday at the Oasis Of Love Church. Thank you for allowing me to be apart of the family laughing at Mr Lawrence calling me Donnell or just joking around with you and Dave I’ve never met siblings as close as you and Dave were such an awesome display of love and devotion. I will just never ever stop missing or forget you or the love you showed me lil sis. You got your wings now fly high my angel. Keep watching over us till we meet again Love ya always Danielle K Parks.
Praying for the family you will be missed.
Sending the family my Sincere Sympathy.
With Our Deepest Sympathy
During this time, may the Lord draw especially near to you…
to comfort your heart, to bring you the hope of eternal life,
and to fill you with His peace.
My sincere condolences to the family. Trust God at this time and he will help the family through this time.
My deepest condolences to the family. Kim was such a sweet person, always and had a smile for you. She will truly be missed.
Gloria
Kim , had a beautiful personality. She never meet a stranger. Always had a beautiful smile like an Angel from the day she was born. I’m going to miss her. My prayers of comfort goes out to the family.
I am really having a difficult time processing this loss and that is the selfish side of me. I had fallen out of touch with both Kim and David after leaving Mansfield. The news of their deaths has left a hole in my heart. Going forward I am choosing to remember both of their infectious smiles and the laughter that they generated whenever they were in my presence. I know you are both with your parents now and that your family is reunited again. Peace to David and Kim and your remaining family here on earth.
Rest in peace
What do you say about Kim that hasn’t been said. We are truly bless to have known such a sweet & kind person. Not only were she our neighbor but she were our babysitter ( she loved our boys Derrick & Marcus). My Sweet Daughter by another Mother just like her brother, I’m Standing & Staying Strong. Rest Sweet Kim.❤️❤️
You and your brother have the brightest smile, you make people feel love by your kindness you will be miss prayers , laughter will keep your memories alive
Rest in heaven beautiful soul. Your smile and loving kindness will always be remembered.
Kimberly when I think of you, I think of love, your electrifying smile your words of encouragement, the love you show Just in your smile, you are truly missed you were angel on this earth now you Are in Gods loving arms. I love you, Kimberly you will be in my thoughts And thank you for being a constant presence in my life
Our sincere condolences and prayers are with you. Love you all! Moe & Angie
My heartfelt condolences are with the family.
My heart is truly heavy for the family of this awesome soul. Thank you Lord Jesus for allowing her to spread you Jesus during her time here on earth. I have and will continue to lift the family up to you Lord in prayer for their strength and comfort during this time. We do not always understand, but by the same token You never make mistakes. May sweet memories help grieving family and friends through this time. May Your love continue to rest and rule and abide within our hearts forever more. And thank you for graciously paving the way for us to be together again, spending eternity with you. You have the last word on this Jesus. Amen amen amen!
Prayers and condolences to the families Charles and Betty Catchings
My condolences to the family.
Kimmie what can I say that hasn’t been said. You were truly a breath of fresh air. Your smile illuminated the world around you. Thank you for Malabar memories and the love you sowed over our city. You and Dave will be truly missed. Fly high beautiful and rest in HIS loving arms. My prayers to the family during this difficult time.
My Condolences to my McDowell Family & Parson Family. I Loved my baby cousin Kimberly aka: Kimmy Parson. She was such a Beautiful, Happy & Sweet Young Lady. She loved the Lord and her family very much. Baby cousin you will be MISSED DEARLY
Rest in heaven Kim. Sending my deepest condolences and prayers to the family.
Sending our prayers and condolences to the family
Rest in Peace Sweetie. Sending my prayers to the family.