Kimberly Higgins' Obituary
Kimberly Sue Higgins, age 59, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025.
Kim maintained her kindness, grace, compassion, and love for her family, friends, and animals up until the end.
She was a graduate of Southeast High School, and later went on to earn a BSN from Kent State University.
Kim was a longtime nurse at Akron Summa where she made some of her best friends, while doing what she did best, caring for others.
In her later years, Kim enjoyed spending time with family, going on various trips with friends, and working on the farm with her animals and in her garden.
Kim was a member of the Marlboro Christian Church Family where she regularly attended church and bible study.
She had many talents, including cooking, horse back riding, and above all else being a beloved mother, wife, grandmother, sister and daughter. Kim loved going to the beach with her family every year on vacation.
She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Cecil; three sons Chris, Zach and Ben; and her granddaughter Ava. She is also survived by her mother Carol and father John Konkle, as well as her siblings; John, Jeff, Jamie, and Suzie.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home. Her Funeral Service will begin at 12:00 pm with Pastor Ed Carter, of Marlboro Christian Church, officiating.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Head for the Cure https://www.headforthecure.org/donate/ .
You are invited to view Kimberly's tribute wall, offer condolences and share memories at https://www.sharerfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home.
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