Kimberly Mefford, 47, of rural Virginia, IL, died April 9, 2024, at St. Louis University Hospital.

She was born May 3, 1976, in Carlinville, the daughter of Louis and Donna (Brunk) Shade. She married Travis Mefford on Nov. 3, 2013, in Jacksonville, and he survives.

She is also survived by her parents, Louis and Donna Shade of Umatilla, FL; her daughter, Tiffany Grimsley (boyfriend, Derek Ziegler) of South Jacksonville; her son, Tyler (Courtney) Grimsley of Colorado Springs, CO; her granddaughter, Elliott; her grand dog, Rusty; one brother, Kevin Shade (companion, Beth Behrends) of Virginia; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother, Jason Shade (surviving wife, Debby of Jacksonville); and her maternal and paternal grandparents.

Kim was a 1994 graduate of Virginia High School. She had worked as the office manager at Molo Oil and most recently at Scotty's Auto Parts, both in Virginia. She worked at Illinois Glove Company in Beardstown for 15 years as manager prior to working in Virginia. She was a giving person and gave her time to help anyone. She volunteered for many years at the Virginia BBQ and enjoyed directing the Baby and Little Miss Contests every year. Kim was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Chiefs. She loved to collect Snoopy and Peanuts items. She also enjoyed reading and crafting. Kim was a ray of sunshine and always happy in everything she did.

A graveside funeral service will be held 11:00 am Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. Memorial gifts are suggested to Jennie Marr Dunaway Memorial Park in Virginia. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Virginia is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at buchanancody.com.