Celebrating the Life of
Kimberly (Kim) Castle
December 14, 1958 — April 19, 2024
Obituary
Kimberly "Kim" Maurice Castle (nee Smith), 65, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on April 19, 2024. She was born on December 14, 1958, in Bristol, TN to parents Bill and Ann Smith.
She met and married Donald Castle on August 6, 1983, and they had two daughters.
Kim was a devoted, loving, and passionate caregiver to many. Her selflessness and kindness made a significant difference in the life of those that she cared for. She was known as a mother figure to many beyond her own children. Her kind and nurturing nature touched the lives of all who knew her. Kim was a very loving person whose smile and care would light up your darkest day. She loved her family. Her roles as a mother and grandmother were among her greatest accomplishments. Her loving nature was obvious to all around her. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Donald Castle, daughter Rachel Van Orden and wife Donna Van Orden, grandchildren Alex, Christian, and Rylee LaJoie, son-in-law and daughter-in-law Joshua and Jessica LaJoie, sisters Betty Garst (Danny), Amy Cross (Daryl), Pam Davidson, sisters-in-law Regina Estepp (Stan) and Sherrie Quillen, many nieces and nephews, and many friends. Kim was preceded in death by her daughter, Amanda LaJoie, son, Jimmy Castle, and her parents, Ann and Bill Smith.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at a gathering at the family home, 815 Kendrick Creek Rd., on Saturday, April 27, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Ronald McDonald House in memory of Kim Castle.
May Kim's memory be a comfort and blessing to all who knew her.
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I have so many memories with her that it’s hard to sort through them. Today I honored one of the first and probably funniest memories that we shared- going to Cracker Barrel. The first time we went out to eat, I spilled a coke EVERYWHERE. I was so embarrassed and shocked that I just sat there. I remember her saying “now missy, darlin, you gotta pick it up.” Not one bit of annoyance in her voice. After it got cleaned up, it became a joke forever. As a mom now, I appreciate the patience and understanding on a different level because I’d never be that calm. That was always her though. Through all the years that I was a complete mess and most people gave up on me, she didn’t. Thank God for so many memories