Kimberly Joan Linville, 51, of Waldron, passed away Friday, August 9, 2025, at St. Francis hospital in Indianapolis.
She was born on September 7, 1967, in Shelbyville to Dean Knarr and Joan Clare (Knose) Knarr.
Kim graduated from Waldron High School with the Class of 1986. She worked for OTC Industrial Technologies as a purchasing agent. She was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. Kim was an avid animal lover. She would often stop to love on strays and farm animals when she was out and about. She also had a love for trying new restaurants. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family, especially her nieces and nephews, as they were all very special to her.
She married James Bryan Linville on July 6, 1990, and he survives.
Kim is also survived by her mother, her brother, Jeff (wife, Marci) Knarr of Shelbyville; her sister, Jill (husband, Noel) Cecil of Waldron; her brothers, Greg (wife, Robyn) Knarr of Zionsville and Tony (wife, Brittany) Knarr of Shelbyville; 5 nephews, 6 nieces, her brother-in-law, Jeff Linville of Waldron; and her mother-in-law, Anna Linville of Shelbyville.
She was preceded in death by her father and her father-in-law, Don Linville.
Visitation will be Thursday, August 14, 2025, from Noon to 2 p.m. at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176.
Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Nick Coulston officiating.
Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery.
Funeral Directors, Greg Parks, Sheila Parks, and Stuart Parks are honored to serve Kim’s family.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Shelbyville Animal Shelter, 705 Hale Road, Shelbyville, IN 46176.
Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.
