Kimberly Lynn Thompson, nee McAndrews, 46, of New Baden, IL, passed away on Friday, December 14th, 2018, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville IL. She was born on July 12th, 1972, in Belleville, to Patrick and Donna (Smith) McAndrews. They considered Kimmy to be their miracle baby, as they tried for 8 years before finally having their first baby girl. Kim was a 1991 graduate of Belleville East High School. She worked at Schnuck's for 26 years, most recently as the bakery manager in Fairview Heights, IL, although she always considered Swansea Schnuck's her true home. She loved that store and the friends she made during her time there. She married the love of her life, Mark A. Thompson, at St. Albert the Great Church, Fairview Heights, IL, on September 27th, 1997. Their firstborn was a daughter, Hayley Lynn, she arrived on December 1st, 1998, followed by the birth of their son Brenden Allen, on April 24th, 2002. Kim's family was her life. The love and dedication she showed for her husband, children, and family is inspiring and something we vow to continue in her honor. Our world will never be the same without Kimberly and we will miss her and celebrate her life for the rest of our days.
Kimberly was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, John and Dorothy (Jones) Smith; her paternal grandparents, Earl and Ruth McAndrews. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 21 years, Mark, and her two children, Hayley and Brenden Thompson; her parents, Patrick and Donna McAndrews; her sister, Kendra McAndrews; her sister-in-law, Shelly (Larry) Schott; niece and nephew, Reghan and Nolan Schott; Mother-in-law Bertha Thompson; her favorite four legged friend who will miss her terribly, Koda the Cocker Spaniel, as well as many aunts, uncles, close cousins and friends who she loved very much. Memorial contributions may be made to the family and will be put directly into a college fund for Kimberly's two children.
Services: Friends may gather with the family Thursday, December 20, 2018 from 4 until 8 pm at Valhalla-Gaerdner-Holten Funeral Home, 3412 Frank Scott Pkwy W., Belleville, IL. Funeral mass will be held at 10 am, Friday, December 21st, at St. George Catholic Church, 200 N. 3rd St., New Baden, IL. Graveside services will immediately follow with a procession to Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL.
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