Kinlee was born on April 9, 2025, in Shelbyville, Indiana, the cherished daughter of Kody Gaston and Allisyn Dile. From the moment she arrived, Kinlee brought pure joy and light to everyone around her. A happy and easygoing baby, she was absolutely perfect and rarely cried. Her bright blue-green eyes and sweet smile captured every heart she met.
Kinlee adored her big brother, Parker, who was so proud of his “Baby.” She loved watching him play and giggled when he brought her toys. Recently, she had just started trying to crawl, a milestone that filled her family with pride and delight. Kinlee loved bath time, carrots, and the joy of mornings spent greeting her parents. Though she disliked bananas, she loved every moment of being with her family, who loved her beyond measure.
She is survived by her loving parents, Kody and Allisyn; big brother, Parker Gaston; grandparents, Craig Dile, Stacy Dile, and Kimberlee Gilles; great-grandparents, Linda and Woody Dile, Mark and Donna Bennett, and Bruce and Becky Myers; aunts, Rylee Dile and Brittannie (Kurtis Sullivan) Clark; uncle, Jordan (Sapphire Johnson) Brandenburg; and several cousins.
Kinlee was welcomed into Heaven by her aunt, Hannah Brandenburg; her great-grandparents, Tom and Sue Barr-Gilles and William Whiton; and great great grandparents, Richard and Mildred Hampton.
A visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Pastor Shaun Benefiel will be officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Online condolences can be shared at www.gilliland-howe.com.
The family is comforted knowing that through their loss that three babies were saved through Kinlee’s organ donation.
Kinlee’s time on earth was short, but her light will shine forever in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
