Kimmy Owens

Kimmy Owens, age 56, of Burnsville, walked into the presence of the Lord on Tuesday, May 31st, 2022. A native of Central Florida, she was a daughter of the late Gloria Heim and an “adopted” daughter of Maphra Shehan of Burnsville and the late Lee Shehan. She was also preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Lula Rodgers. Kimmy was the 1st female CNC operator with A&N Corporation in Williston, FL. She and her “sister” Kecia co-owned and operated Sweet Mountain Memories Catering Company. They loved to travel and make memories on their crazy adventures. She loved baking, cooking and being in the woods.

Surviving in addition to her “adopted” mom, Maphra Shehan, is her two sisters: Susan and Laura of Knox, IN and her adopted family: Kecia Hendricks (Bobby) of Burnsville, Melanie Shehan of Burnsville, Joey Shehan of Lake City, FL, Kim Shehan of Spruce Pine and Jamie Shehan of Burnsville. Several other extended family members also survive.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 11th in Faith Fellowship Church. Pastor David Gillespie will officiate. Private burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 p.m. prior to the funeral service at the church.

Memorial donations may be made to Compassionate Care WNC at 856 Georges Fork Road, Burnsville, NC 28714.