Kimmy

Yesterday, April 28th 2012, we laid to rest a close friend of mine who also happened to be my Brother Steve Gerling's Girlfriend off and on for over 20 years. Kimberly Ann Davis Crosby, was a Mother of 3  fine young men Corey, Joey and Mathew McCormick and Step Mom to my Niece Kaity Gerling. She was also the Grandma of two lovely little ones Austin & Madelyn. Kim was the Daughter of Rita & Tom Rayburn and the Sister of Nick Roberson. Kim was much more then a  Girlfriend, Mom, Daughter, Grandma and Friend. Kim was a wonderful, sweet and caring woman. She was as honest as the day is long, always had a hand ready to help a friend or a stranger, a dry shoulder waiting for anyone to cry on and an open ear and mind to listen. These are qualities that seem to be rare these days and when we can find them all in one person, it needs to be commended. In my short time on this earth, I have learned that we have been put here to love each other and to learn from each other. To be teachers and students at the same time is a balancing act. And I believe that when we have completed the tasks that God has set upon us, he gives us the gift of taking us home. It's not our choice when that might be and rarely do we even get a glimpse of the time period. But when it is time, God's time, we get to go home. Kim was lucky enough to see it coming just a bit. And now she can watch over and guide her loved ones and be there to welcome them home, in God's time. I want to thank you Kim for being my friend and for sharing your love with me and my family.
In memory and celebration of Kim's life, we gathered together to share our thoughts of you. The good times are what we are going to remember. You will live on through all of us in our hearts every time we think of you. And you also live on through your children and grandchildren who will carry on through the generations. Your kindness and virtues will be carried on.