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Kirsten Mimms Obituary

Kirsten Lane Mimms LADSON - Kirsten Lane Mimms, 17, of Ladson, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2012. Kirsten was born May 1, 1995 in Charleston, SC, a daughter to Rusty and Linda Lane Mimms. Kirsten was a senior at Stratford High School. She was employed at Palmetto Moon. During her high school career she was very involved in the drama club, the soccer team, cheerleading and chorus. She loved the water, boating and fishing with her dad, and shopping with her mom. She also loved the USC Gamecocks. Her family remembers her as an exuberant, independent, happy and funny young lady. She was a "people person." She loved her music and she loved to dance. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Phyllis Lane. Survivors include her parents, Rusty and Linda Mimms of Ladson; one brother, Dylan Mimms of the home; paternal grandparents, Billy Mimms of Hanahan, Carolyn McGuire and her husband Jimmy of Ridgeway, SC; maternal grandfather, Jim Lane and his wife Sherry of Orangeburg, SC; paternal uncle, Jeff Mimms and his wife Teresa of Hanahan, SC; maternal uncle, Ken Lane and his wife Crystal of Orangeburg, SC and a host of friends, cousins, and a close knit extended family. A celebration of her life will be held at 2:30 P.M., Saturday, December 1, 2012 at Oakley Road Church of God, 109 Oakley Rd., Moncks Corner, and SC 29461. Roxie Shore will facilitate the service. The family will receive friends after the service at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to a scholarship fund in her memory. Arrangements for that fund are forthcoming. Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.mcalistersmith.com Arrangements by MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, GOOSE CREEK CHAPEL, 869 St. James Ave., Goose Creek, SC 29445. 843-553-1511. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Nov. 29 to Nov. 30, 2012.

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Dawn Kerr Tillman

December 15, 2012

Rusty, Linda and Dylan,

Keeping you all in our prayers, so sorry for the loss of Kirsten.

Johnny, Dawn, Morgan and Blake

Mayor Blackwell and City Council

December 11, 2012

Please accept our heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your loved one.
May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends who care and share your loss. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and in our prayers during this difficult time. Mayor Minnie Blackwell and Hanahan City Council:Kevin Cox, Michael Sally, Mike Dyson, Dan Owens, Joel Hodges, and Jeff Chandler

Caroline Hall

December 3, 2012

Our heart is heavy with sadness in the loss of Kirsten. We will keep the family in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless!!
The Hall's

Erin McCullough

December 3, 2012

I didn't know you very well, but everytime I saw you in the halls or drama room at Stratford, you and everyone around you was smiling. You were always very kind and very beautiful. May you rest in peace, babygirl. My condolences to your family and closest friends. You were such a beautiful soul.

The Gormels

December 1, 2012

Sending prayers to Kirsten's family & friends. Heaven has another angel ....

December 1, 2012

You and your family have my sympathy..You will be in my prayers..Didn't know Kristen but I know how it feels to loose a young child..

The Goldberg Family

December 1, 2012

May you someday soon, find peace. We are praying and thinking of you and Kirsten. There a just no words that can possibly fill the pain you are feeling. G-d Bless You All.

Chevelle Forsythe

December 1, 2012

We didn't really hang out much.. but we did have a few classes together since middle school. You was a very loving and smart girl. Who brought smiles to everyones faces. You will be dearly missed! R.I.P. Kirsten... I will see you shortly babygirl!

Bernie and Sherri Walker

November 30, 2012

Rusty and Linda,
Our hearts break for you! You have our deepest sympathies on the unfortunate passing of your daughter.

Donna Ilgenfritz- Taylor

November 30, 2012

To the Mimms family, we will continue to pray for your family. I lost my son Jason Michael Taylor 3/17/11. Also a Stratford student. My heart breaks for you all, I know the pain I go through on a daily basis and I will continue to keep you in my prayers. So sorry for your loss.

Gina Garrett

November 30, 2012

Please know my heart and prayers go out to your family. She was a very sweet girl and I enjoyed her being on my cheerleading squad at ladson! I pray that God will give your family strentgh.

Brenda Valentine

November 30, 2012

Prayers for your family in your time of need. My the Lord comfort you and heal your pain.

Tameka Rivera

November 30, 2012

I ALREADY WROTE LIKE TWO OF THEM BUT I MISS YOU SO MUCH GIRLIE. YOU WERE A GORGEOUS YOUNG LADY. WHY DID IT HAVE TO BE YOU. YOUR TRULY MISSED BY ME & THE STRATFORD FAMILY. LOVE YOU BABY GIRL.

November 30, 2012

Your all in my thoughts and prayers!!!!

Your always in my heart

Jeanna Cooper

November 30, 2012

I loved your personality and who you were as a person. We went to middle school together and we were together at Stratford. I will forever miss you. You will always be in my heart. My condolences to the family.<3

November 30, 2012

We are sorry to hear of your tremendous loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during time of great sorrow.
Love,
Joan & Paul DeMint

TAMEKA RIVERA

November 30, 2012

your truly missed kirsten. STRATFORD ISNT THE SAME WITHOUT YOU.
R.I.P MIMMS.

Tameka Rivera

November 30, 2012

I miss you so much. i knew you ever since you was on the socer team. baby girl your truly missed. R.I.P MIMMS <3

Brittany Hinds

November 30, 2012

You will be forever in our hearts. God has earned a beautifuul angel. Gone but never forgotten. R.I.P Mimms

Mia' Witherspoon

November 30, 2012

well what can i say. you were a beautiful girl. you where kind to everyone. you made represented Stratford High school drama department real good. just know you will be missed
R.I.P MIMMS

Kathy Reeves

November 30, 2012

Kirsten was a precious young girl - I had the honor of having her on the Packers years ago and she was such a joy!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you all!!

Lott family

November 30, 2012

Our prayers are with your family during this tragic time. May you find comfort in the Lord as you grieve.

Debora Orr

November 30, 2012

My heart is very heavy with saddness at the lost of this beautiful young girl. May God keep her family and friend close and guide them through this time of sorrow.

Linda Joyce

November 30, 2012

Rusty & Linda,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Linda & Jimmy Joyce (Santee)

Josh Red

November 29, 2012

Kirsten, all of Stratford mourns your passing. Gone, but never forgotten.

Lauren

November 29, 2012

Kirsten, you wouldn't believe how many people were trying to help us get you a shout out by wiz, it was unbelievable it went all around the state even marcus lattimore tried helping us! The whole z93 was a dedication to you, lastnight! You have deff made a biggg difference in everyones life, it's brought stratford soo close. I am also learning the "do it" dance :) Youre now our beautiful angle thats looking over all of us<3 love & miss you!

November 29, 2012

Dear Dylan & Family,
We are so sad about Kirsten! You have our prayers and sympathy at this time. May you find comfort in fond memories of her, knowing in those she will always be with us.
Sincerely,
Ian ,Wayne & Dawn Smith

Tracy Dinardo

November 29, 2012

Kirsten, you were a beautiful, intelligent, vivacious young lady who had so much love and life inside. You were a friend to many and a shining star! You will be missed but never forgotten! RIP Kirsten Mimms! You and your family remain in my thoughts amd prayers.

November 29, 2012

My heart is so sad, and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, you were the best neighbor anyone could ever ask for, we watched you grow into a beautiful women over the years, we miss you already, God Bless you

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