On Wednesday January 17th, 2021 Kimberly Gaines Wichern, our loving mother, passed away at the age of 53.

Kim was born June 8th, 1967 to Barbara Sue (Stanley) Gaines and Melvin Earl Gaines.

She spent her adventurous life working as a Jack of all Trades, including work as a substitute teacher, seamstress, dental hygienist, event planner, and executive assistant in the states of Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Tennessee.

She also raised twin daughters, Jessica and Rebecca. Kim had a love of travel and event planning was her true passion. She was known for her contagious smile as well as her compassion and friendliness to others.

Kim was preceded in death by her father Melvin, her mother Barbara, and her sister Melissa (Gaines) Haines. She is survived by her daughters Jessica (Wichern) Birge and Rebecca (Wichern) McManaway, as well as two grandchildren Kipton and Kinsley.

A family memorial will be held at a future date..