Kimberly Ann Worrel

Kimberly Ann Worrel (Gibson), 64, of Dongola Illinois peacefully passed away on November 5th at home with her loving family and her dog Skip. On December 8th, 2011, Kim married the love of her life, Wayne Worrel, with whom she shared a wonderful life filled with cherished memories.

Left to honor and cherish her memory is her husband, Wayne; her two sisters and bother-in-laws: Jessica (Jeff) Jones; Tracy (Steve) Shea; and her three brothers and sisters-in-law: Eric (Rhonda) Gibson; Charly Gibson; and Nathan (Jessica) Gibson. Kim also leaves behind five daughters and sons-in-law, Jessica (Les) Williams; Tamara (Kevin) Hall; Amanda (Sam) Turner; Samantha (Scott) Duty; and Kimberly (Bobby) Stone. Kim was a proud and loving MawMaw to sixteen grandkids and three great grandkids along with many cousins, nieces and nephews from all over.

Kim has entered into eternal rest, where she is reunited with her parents Charles and Jacky Gibson; her aunt, Donna Rice; nephew, Joshua Shea; niece, Jennifer Vickers; and many loving grandparents.

Kim’s hobbies varied by mood and interest. You could find her reading a Stephen King novel or any romance she could get her hands on. Kim had passion for creating art with her hands-whether she was quilting, crocheting, drawing and painting. When her hands kept her from doing that, she found a way to keep the art alive by coloring, diamond painting with her husband and small crafts with her grandkids.

Kim’s spirit will live on through her husband and their shared love for Star Trek reruns, as well as through her daughters’ enduring sense of humor. They will continue to dance to her favorite music just as they did in the kitchen when they were children with her. Her grandchildren will grow up wrapped in the stories of her life, remembering how she made their favorite meals for birthdays and sang to them. Through the countless photographs and beautiful artwork, she leaves behind, her great-grandbabies will always know the remarkable woman she was. Kim was a true blessing to everyone who knew her, and she will be missed beyond measure.

A celebration of life will be set for a later date.