Kimberly "Kim" Lynn Clifton

Kimberly “Kim” L. (Faubion) Clifton, 70, of Martinsville, passed from this life in the early morning hours of Thursday, September 19, 2024, while in the care of Grand Valley Health and Rehab. She was born in Mitchell, IN on November 4, 1953, to the late James and Elta Delight (Johnson) Faubion, and later raised with Norman Rex Woodsmall. Raised in southern Indiana and the oldest of four kids, Kim attended Mitchell High School where she was dubbed homecoming queen and was a cheerleader for the school’s athletics. After graduating with the class of 1971, she enrolled in Porter Business School and proudly earned an associate’s degree in business administration. Kim secured employment with Kroger Headquarters and dedicated 27 years of service as an executive assistant and distribution manager until her retirement. Reconnecting with her hometown sweetheart, Frank, the pair fell fast in love and were joyously united in marriage on August 8, 1981. The newlyweds purchased their forever home in the rural countryside of Martinsville and have remained there ever since. The happy couple enjoyed camping at state parks, and their favorite spot was Lake Melissa. In addition, they traveled to southern destinations such as Kentucky Lake, Branson, Table Rock Lake, Gatlinburg, and Treasure Island, as well as heading north to Ohio and New Hampshire to visit her son and his family. A fantastic cook, Kim had a large personality and found great pleasure in including new and old friends in her wide circle of people, inviting all she met to hang out to feed them her scrumptious dishes. She was known to make enough food to feed an army, was always in charge of get-togethers and never hesitated to step up and help. Cheerful by nature, she wholeheartedly embraced her role as a matriarch and loved her grandchildren deeply. Fun spirited and boisterous at times, she knew no filters and was truly an extrovert. Kim’s passing leaves a void in the hearts and lives of all she knew, and she will be forever missed. Along with her parents, Kim was preceded in death by her sister, Kelly Beavers, and brother-in-law Carl Beavers. She leaves behind her best friend and soulmate of 43 years, Frankie L. Clifton of Martinsville; son, Chris Spears (Amanda) of Sunapee, NH; stepdaughter, Deanna Bohnenkamp (Seth) of Orleans, IN; siblings, Kevan Van Meter (Cindi) of Georgia, and Karol Brooks of Martinsville; along with her precious grandchildren Greyson, Hadleigh, Logan, Landan and Luke; along with several nieces and nephews. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia. Visitation will be held on Monday, September 23, 2024, from 11:30am until a Celebration of Life Service at 1:30pm. Pastor Keenan Steinway will officiate, and burial will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made by mail to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 15829, Arlington, VA 22215, or by clicking https://diabetes.org/, and envelopes will be provided during services. To share a favorite story, send an online condolence to the family, or light a candle in Kim’s memory, please visit her tribute page at www.lightmemorial.com.

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Kimberly "Kim" Lynn Clifton

November 4, 1953 - September 19, 2024