(From Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home)On Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at the age of 42, Kristina (Tina) Ann Kimball finished her race on earth and outstretched her arms to Heaven where she was greeted with a Choir of Angels and Jesus saying, “Well done, good and faithful daughter.”.
Tina was born on July 6, 1979, in Flagstaff, Arizona to Kathy Kimball. She was diagnosed with a brain tumor at the age of one but didn’t let that stop her from living her life full of love, kindness and a lot of fun.
At a young age Tina accepted Jesus into her heart, and through the years until she passed away, she held onto her faith tightly and lived it out every day. When Tina was a young girl, she would say she was going to be a missionary when she grew up. Tina did just that. She was a missionary to the everyday people she encountered. She would tell people about her Jesus, friends and strangers alike. She had a Bold Faith and was never ashamed of All God had done for her.
After graduating from Flagstaff High School, Tina continued working for the Continental Country Club until she moved to Missouri in 2010 to be close to her sister, brother-in-law, and her nephew and niece. Tina adored her nephew, Austin and her niece, Allison. She loved them as if they were her own children and their bond was so strong it could never be broken.
Tina loved spending time with her family and friends. She loved painting, crocheting, gardening, fishing, cheering for her nephew and niece at their games, writing letters, Neil Diamond, The Price is Right, Bunco, rubber stamping and playing jokes on people. Tina also loved church and serving others.
After graduating from Flagstaff High School, Tina continued working for the Continental Country Club until she moved to Missouri in 2010 to be close to her sister, brother-in-law, and her nephew and niece. Tina adored her nephew, Austin and her niece, Allison. She loved them as if they were her own children and their bond was so strong it could never be broken.
Tina loved spending time with her family and friends. She loved painting, crocheting, gardening, fishing, cheering for her nephew and niece at their games, writing letters, Neil Diamond, The Price is Right, Bunco, rubber stamping and playing jokes on people. Tina also loved church and serving others.
Tina handed out her crocheted washcloths with soap and bible verses to the homeless. She would also make sandwiches for the homeless, donated groceries to various food pantries, babysat for Mom’s Connection at Christ’s Church of Oronogo and Hope City, and served in the Women’s Ministry at Villa Heights Christian Church. In 2019 Tina received the Reggie Thomas Evangelism Award from Villa Heights Christian Church.
Tina passed away at her home in Webb City, Missouri while holding hands with her loving mom, best friend and roommate Kathy. She was welcomed into Heaven by her Grandpa Walter Gillispie aka “Hunk”, Uncle Danny Gillispie, Aunt Marcia Strow, Uncle Brian Hoyt and Cousin Jesse Wagner. Tina was joined by her Grandma Maxine Gillispie only two earthly days after being in Heaven so they can run and explore and do all the things in Heaven together that Tina was not able to do on earth. Tina will be missed every day by her mother, Kathy Kimball, Sister Kim Murray, Brother-in-law Gary Murray, Nephew Austin Murray, Niece Allison Murray all of Webb City, MO; Aunts, Nancy Gillispie-Hoyt of Arizona, Sue Zimmerman (Ken) of Arizona, Jackie Kimball of Oregon; Uncle Steve Strow of Arizona; along with many cousins and friends.
Tina may not be physically on Earth, but her Legacy will live on forever. Her smile is still brightening up rooms of darkness and her joy is still lifting others who knew her. She was one of a kind and people were drawn to her by the Light of Jesus that flowed freely through her. To the best Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Granddaughter, Niece, Cousin and Friend, we will love you forever and always! Meet you at the snack bar in Heaven.
Tina’s Celebration of Life March 26, 2022, Villa Heights Christian Church, 2650 E. 7th St, Joplin. Visitation 1-2pm Services following visitation at 2pm.
In lieu of flowers the family is asking Memorial contributions to be made to further Tina’s love for evangelism. Please forward to Tina’s sister,
Kim Murray 1805 North East St. Webb City, MO 64870
All funds will be used to glorify God’s message.
Tina passed away at her home in Webb City, Missouri while holding hands with her loving mom, best friend and roommate Kathy. She was welcomed into Heaven by her Grandpa Walter Gillispie aka “Hunk”, Uncle Danny Gillispie, Aunt Marcia Strow, Uncle Brian Hoyt and Cousin Jesse Wagner. Tina was joined by her Grandma Maxine Gillispie only two earthly days after being in Heaven so they can run and explore and do all the things in Heaven together that Tina was not able to do on earth. Tina will be missed every day by her mother, Kathy Kimball, Sister Kim Murray, Brother-in-law Gary Murray, Nephew Austin Murray, Niece Allison Murray all of Webb City, MO; Aunts, Nancy Gillispie-Hoyt of Arizona, Sue Zimmerman (Ken) of Arizona, Jackie Kimball of Oregon; Uncle Steve Strow of Arizona; along with many cousins and friends.
Tina may not be physically on Earth, but her Legacy will live on forever. Her smile is still brightening up rooms of darkness and her joy is still lifting others who knew her. She was one of a kind and people were drawn to her by the Light of Jesus that flowed freely through her. To the best Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Granddaughter, Niece, Cousin and Friend, we will love you forever and always! Meet you at the snack bar in Heaven.
Tina’s Celebration of Life March 26, 2022, Villa Heights Christian Church, 2650 E. 7th St, Joplin. Visitation 1-2pm Services following visitation at 2pm.
In lieu of flowers the family is asking Memorial contributions to be made to further Tina’s love for evangelism. Please forward to Tina’s sister,
Kim Murray 1805 North East St. Webb City, MO 64870
All funds will be used to glorify God’s message.
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