RALEIGH – Kimberly Burnette Smith, 53, of Raleigh, died Tuesday afternoon. 

Kim was preceded in death by her parents, Allen and Jessie Burnette.

A memorial service was held 12 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Strickland Funeral Home. The family received friends immediately following the service.

Kim is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Christy and Randy Lanham of Louisburg; son, Jamey Smith of Greensboro; grandson, Christopher Lanham of Louisburg; fiancé, James Tilley; his son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Marilyn Tilley, and their daughter, Madilyn, all of Raleigh; her aunt, who she considered her mama, Wilma Rae Burnette and her husband, Jack E. Burnette; sister, Pam Harris and her husband, Vincent, all of Louisburg; special canine companions, Peetey and Little Bee.

Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to the Franklin County Animal Shelter, 113 Market Street, Louisburg, NC 27549.

Arrangements by Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, Louisburg, www.stricklandfuneralhome.net.

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