Obituary of Jamie Kimble

Jamie Kristine Kimble was born April 13, 1981, in Galesburg, Illinois and died on September 3, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. In her brief life here on earth Jamie accomplished so much and brought so much joy and energy to all those who came in contact with her. At age 2 Jamie moved with her parents to Greenville, NC where she attended Pitt County Schools and graduated in the top ten in her class in 1999 from Greenville Rose High School. She continued her education at UNC-Chapel Hill graduating in December 2002, completing her degree in just 3 ½ years. Jamie was the recipient of the 2002-2003 Joseph Edozien Outstanding Undergraduate Award. Following her graduation she embarked on a career in healthcare and pharmaceutical sales in Charlotte, NC and Orlando, Florida. However, most recently she was employed at BYB Brands, a subsidiary of Coke Consolidated, where she flourished in sales and marketing. Jamie had just been promoted to Director of Regional Sales for the Southwest U.S. and was in the process of moving to Dallas, Texas to assume her new responsibilities in the next three weeks before her life was tragically cut short. Described by her bosses and co-workers as a passionate, energetic and enthusiastic leader respected by all who worked with and for her, Jamie was ready to embark on what she described as the job she was meant to have. She could not have been more excited and anxious to begin. Jamie will be sorely missed by all her family and friends who she loved beyond measure. As dedicated, hard-working, and driven as she was in her work and education, she was just as passionate in her non-work life where her smile would light up the room as she spread that special Jamie Kimble joy to all who came in contact with her. She is survived by her parents: Ron & Jan Kimble of Charlotte, NC; paternal grandparents, Robert & Jean Kimble of Galesburg, IL; maternal grandparents, Eldon & Frances Neff of LaHarpe, IL; Aunts and Uncless, Fred & Kathy Kimble of West Bend, WI, Scott & Stannie Kimble of Keller, TX, Sam & Peggy Mangieri of Abingdon, IL, Barb & Mike Boyle of New Sharon, IA, Tina & Dan Baker of Roscoe, IL, Gary & Jane Neff of Burlington, IA and Terry & Sheila Neff also of Burlington, IA; cousins, Amy & Jerry Zavorka, Ryan & Jack Zavorka, Kelsy Kimble and fiancee` Casey Lopez, Kaitlyn Kimble, Kameron Kimble, Sammy Mangieri, Maddie Mangieri, Bradley Boyle, Dylan Boyle, Mallory Boyle, Rachael Neff, Ryan Neff, Mary Arvidson and Chavez Borrego The family will receive friends Friday evening, September 7, 2012 at Hankins & Whittington Funeral Services from 6:30 to 9:00pm. Funeral service will be held 2:00pm on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at Myers Park United Methodist Church, 1501 Queens Road, Charlotte, NC. Interment will be private in Evergreen Cemetery. An additional memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at Central Congregational Church, 60 Public Square, Galesburg, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: United Family Services, P.O. Box 36667, Charlotte, NC 28236