Kimberly A. Bain, 68, of East Peoria, passed away at 9:55am Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Manor Court of Peoria.

She was born September 13, 1955 in Peoria to the late Roy and June Lindgren Petri. She married Brice E. Bain on May 25, 1974 at First Christian Church in Peoria; he preceded her in death on July 12, 2017.

Surviving are her children, Emily (Nicoli) Thompson of Chandler, AZ and Nicholas (MacKenzie) Bain of East Peoria; her grandchildren, Noah Thompson, Rhett Thompson, and Jaxson Bain; her sister, Terry (Denny) Paluska; her brother-in-law, Bruce Bain; brother-in-law, Mark (Mary K) Bain from Washington, IL and her significant other, Geary Robinson.

She was also preceded in death by her two babies, Christopher and Erin Bain.

Kimberly worked for Illinois Bell Telephone, and later worked for East Peoria District 86 as a librarian. She was a graduate of East Peoria Community High School, where she was a Raiderette. She was an active Scout leader and supporter of her kids' sports teams, and enjoyed music. She was a longtime member of First Christian Church of Peoria, where she served as an Elder, with VBS, and with 40 years as a Sunday School teacher. Kimberly leaves a legacy of generosity, love, and appreciation for a good book.

A memorial service will be held at noon Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. Inurnment will be at Fondulac Cemetery in East Peoria.

Memorial contributions may be made to her church.