Kimberly A Tasset was born on October 21 ^st , 1970 in Kansas City, Kansas and was reborn on December 05 ^th , 2022 at the young age of 52 in Springfield, Missouri. She was survived by her husband of 27 years, Paul J. Tasset; her 3 children, Kevin D. Turner Jr, Kelsey M. Livingston and Mekayla A. Tasset; nine grandchildren, Avery, Armani, Aries, Audric, Aileen, Elijah, Kenzi, Kaisley and Crosby; two siblings, Rhonda R. Bryant and Ron E. Blakey, Jr; step father, Greg D. Pendergraft; two nieces, Keisha M. Beezley and Juliette N. Waldowski; and nephew, Jason A.D. Capler.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Sherry J. Pendergraft and Ron E. Blakey, Sr.

Kim was loved by her family and many friends she made during her career at the Greene County Library and Springfield Public Schools. Kim enjoyed reading and watching her favorite British shows when she wasn't making DIY crafts during the holidays, her favorite time of the year. She loved to gather with family and share childhood stories of her friends, siblings and cousins and how she was given the nick name "Kimmy Bird."