Mrs. Kimberlin was born on November 8, 1943 in Buncombe County to the late Eugene and Martha Metcalf Riddle.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Morris Austin, brothers; Jimmy and Ben Riddle and a sister; Jeanine Carswell.
Mrs. Kimberlin was a loving and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. Her children and her grandchildren were her whole life and she loved them beyond words. Louise loved to take trips to the beach and to the mountains.
Those left to cherish her memory include her beloved husband of 46 years, Jerry Kimberlin of the home, her children, Jackie Gailfoil of Sugar Grove, Jerry Kimberlin Jr of Valdese, grandchildren; Preston Austin, Laura Doherr, Lacie Crowe, Benjamin Gailfoil, great-grandchildren, Asa, Deaglan, Finnegan, Layla, Zada, McCoy, Hendrix, Jasper and Josie.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Pendry’s Lenoir Funeral Home in Lenoir from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm. All other services will be held privately.
The family would like to express their most sincere thanks to the staff of Burke Hospice for the love and care Mrs. Kimberlin received while in their care.
Words of comfort may be expressed to the family at www.pendrysfuneralhome.com.
Pendry’s Lenoir Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Louise Kimberlin.
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