Mrs. Kimberly Dawn Burns Carter, 41, of Connelly Springs, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 2, 2025.
Kimberly was born on July 9, 1983, in Burke County to Michael D. Burns and Nancy Church Burns. She was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church and was employed as a supervisor with Valdese Weavers. Kimberly was known by all for her quick wit and loving nature. She could bring light to any situation with a joke or just a laugh. She had a great love for animals and went out of her way to find strays. Kimberly grew up in church at Smart’s Grove Baptist Church and she truly loved the Lord.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ray and DeeDee Burns; uncles, Doug Burns and John Burns; and Chester and Lois Church.
Survivors include her parents, Mike and Nancy Burns of Connelly Springs, one daughter, Lylah Ledford of Connelly Springs, one brother, Myles Burns and wife Kim of Granite Falls, and one sister, Amanda Smith and husband Jesse of Morganton. Also surviving are her nieces and nephews, Allison, Karaleigh, Anna, Miley and Reid Burns, and Gwendolyn and James Smith.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 3:00 PM at Smart’s Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Pat Mourglea and Rev. Robert Ashe officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, from 2:00 till 3:00 PM at Smart’s Grove Baptist Church.
An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com
Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory of Valdese is assisting the Burns family.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Dearest Nancy, Mike, Amanda, Myles & family, I am sorry beyond words. My heart breaks for you. Eddie & I send our love and we pray for The Lord to give you strength and comfort.
Gone too soon.
we are so sorry for your loss. We are keeping the family in our prayers.
Mike, Nancy and family I’m sorry for your loss Thinking of you,praying for all your family
Mike & Nancy, we are so sorry to hear about your daughter, Kimberly. May God comfort you with His peace and love.
Dearest Mike & Nancy– from the minute I heard about Kimberly, our hearts broke. I’m remembering the kiddos when growing up. Such beautiful & sweet children. Only God can help with pain like this. We have been praying for all & will continue to. We love you guys!!
Dear Mike and family,
I am deeply sorry for your family’s loss. I realize my words are woefully inadequate at such a sad time. Please know that I have all of you in my heart. Lucinda Moose Watson
Sorry for your loss prayers to all your family
Mike and Nancy we are sorry for loss , our prayers are with you and your family
I am so sorry for your great loss. I am Mrs Hollar who had Kim for a student at EBHS. 41 years old is just too young to be gone. I remember Kim’s sweet nature and happy smile. She was just a great person with a heart of gold. I am thankful for the little time I got to spend with her so many years ago. I will be praying for everyone but especially for my other special student Amanda her sister. Amanda I’m so sorry for the loss of Kim. I know you were proud of her and loved her so much! You both were highlights of my teaching career! I love you!! Mrs. Hollar Health Occupations teacher EBHS 1997-2001.
We are deeply sorry for your loss and with be praying for Mike and the entire family during this difficult time. With much love- The Stafford family.