Obituary of Kimberly Diana Herald

Kimberly (Kim) Diana Watson Herald, 52, of Lenoir, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Duke University Hospital. She was born in Watauga County, North Carolina, on November 5, 1968 to parents Johnny and Shirley Watson, whom she adored and were two of her closest friends. Those who treasure the memories include the love of her life, husband, Ronny; the two she gave life, son Ethan Winkler, wife Marissa of Boone, NC and daughter Emily Golds, husband Matt of Lenoir, NC; and stepdaughter, who she loved as her own, Bailey Quick, fiancé Michael Santos of Lenoir, NC. She is also survived by her brother, Brad Watson of Richmond, VA. Kim was proud to be a nurse and spent her career caring for others, most recently employed at The Foley Center at Chestnut Ridge in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. Kim lived life to the fullest, was fashionable, sarcastic, witty, and a wise woman. She had a beautiful smile and a contagious laugh that brought happiness to everyone in her presence. She and Ronny enjoyed spending time with their children, spoiling their furbabies Charlie and Riley, riding with the Foothills Jeep Brigade, and sharing laughs with their friends and family. Kim was a beautiful, genuine woman and will be missed by family, friends, and friends who became her family. Her legacy will live on through those she loved the most, her children. A Celebration of Life Service, officiated by Rev. Lance Wilson, will be held on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 4:00 pm at Boone Advent Christian Church. A Receiving of Friends will be held prior to the service at 2:30 pm, also at Boone Advent Christian Church. Graveside services will be private. Serving as Pallbearers are Jamie Rader, Donnie Felming, Tres Widner, John Setzer, Jr., Matthew Setzer, and Daniel Setzer. Honorary Pallbearer is Brent Pope. The family extends special appreciation to Kim's friend and physician, Dr. Timothy Patrick Dailey of Boone, NC. Parking will be available at the First Baptist Church on King Street, and the ASU parking lots across from the church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Herald family in care of Austin and Barnes Funeral Home in Boone, NC. Online condolences may be shared with the Herald family at the website www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com. Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Herald family.