Babette Kimsey Ducharme, 59, of Columbus, died Thursday September 3, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday September 9, 2020 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road Columbus, GA. The family will receive friends from 1-2 Wednesday prior to the service at the funeral home. A private intermentContinue Reading
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Babette Kimsey Ducharme, 59, of Columbus, died Thursday September 3, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital.
Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday September 9, 2020 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road Columbus, GA. The family will receive friends from 1-2 Wednesday prior to the service at the funeral home. A private interment will be held after the service.
Babette was born March 25, 1961 in Ft. Campbell, KY to Connie Pauline Daniels Kimsey of Columbus, GA and the late Maj. Donald Wayne Kimsey. Ms. Ducharme attended St. Anne Pacelli Catholic School. Babette recently returned to Columbus, GA where she managed the E-Commere Auction Site for Goodwill Industries. She was a past member of St. Anne Church in Columbus.
Ms. Ducharme was preceded in death by her father and her sister, Annette J. Kimsey.
Survivors include her mother, Connie Pauline Kimsey, a daughter and partner, Shannon Hamilton and Kevin Sharkey of Panama City Beach, FL, son, Brandon Weaver of Jacksonville, FL, brothers, David M. Kimsey (Ellen) of Midland, GA and Scott Kimsey (Nancy) of Columbus, GA, grandchild, Jadelyn Kay, and a niece and nephews, Kyle Kimsey, Rockford Kimsey, Roland Kimsey, Heather Frazier, Joshua Nazario and Timothy Frazier .
Babette was a survivor during Hurricane Michael so the family would like contributions in lieu of flowers to be made to, Project HOPE, PO Box 5029 Hagerstown, MD 21741-5029, Convoy of Hope, PO Box 1125 Springfield, MO 65801, or to Mercy Chefs at www.mercychefs.com/donate.
Those who wish to sign the online guest registry for Babette please visit www.vancebrooksfuneralhome.net
Veronica
left a message on September 11, 2020:
It has been a while since we spoke but you were always in my thoughts. You have such a beautiful soul and always had faith in God. That is the one thing that settles me about your passing is knowing you are with your King. I miss you.
Barbara Bennett
left a message on September 9, 2020:
Babette has been a FL friend of mine for at least 15 years or more. I am so saddened to hear of her death. My prayers go out to her family.
Rita L Kay
left a message on September 8, 2020:
Even though I haven't known Babette very long, she always made me feel like we were long time friends. I knew her to have a kind and giving heart. Stephanie and I will keep her memory alive in her beautiful granddaughter. Love to Shannon and Brandon.
Linda TwoCrow
left a message on September 8, 2020:
BB, I cannot express in words how very much I will miss you. You were more than a sister to me. We had a bond that will last forever. Jesus is holding you tight now, my friend. He brought you home to God❤️
Diane Bois
left a message on September 7, 2020:
In memory of Miss Babette Kimsey Ducharme, Diane Bois lit a candle
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
George Aggott
left a message on September 7, 2020:
Saddened to hear of Babette's passing. I enjoyed meeting her and having her as one of my students at St. Anne School in Columbus. May she rest in peace. Prayers and thoughts to her family.
Regina Burke
left a message on September 7, 2020:
A good heart has stopped beating, a good soul ascended to heaven. Fly high my beautiful friend. Even though our lives went in different directions you've always held a very special place in my heart.
George Vessell
left a message on September 7, 2020:
Very fond memories growing up as kids with Babette from age 10 as neighbors. The Kimsey kids - Annette, Babette, David and Scott, and I swam in their pool and played together often. I never met their father Major Scott Kimsey, who gave his life serving our country, but I felt I knew him through the love the kids and their mother had for him. I had a huge childhood crush on Babette. She was so beautiful, inside and out. Babette was quiet and kind which was so powerful it drew me to love her. Recently, After reminiscing about fond childhood memories, I reached out to Babette on FB to let her know I had a crush on her as a kid and to let her know how fond I still was of her and her family. I'm so glad I contacted Babette before she passed away just days later. I'm so sorry for your loss family and friends of Babette. Thank you Babette and Family for so many fond childhood memories.
Stacey Stone
left a message on September 7, 2020:
So sorry David to hear about your sister. Prayers to you and your family.
Larena Johnson
left a message on September 7, 2020:
My Heart is breaking but God has a beautiful soul with him now. You was a good friend to me and my soulmate and shared many laughter together and we are blessed that we had your love and kindness! forever will be missed 💔
Tana Corporon
left a message on September 6, 2020:
Dear Babette,I was so shocked and saddened when I heard of your passing today. "What?! Babette? NO, I can't believe that!" But, sadly, it was true. I didn't cry when I was first told because I'm assuming, it just hadn't sunken in. I spoke with Regina for a bit in remembrance of you!It wasn't until I spoke to Shannon that it REALLY hit me that you're gone. I broke, it felt like I couldn't control it. It was when Shannon laughed - Oh that laugh!! It's exactly like yours, and I think that's when it really hit me. Shannon, the strong girl she is, shared some tears with me as she also tried to comfort me. You raised great kiddos!!Your "shell" may be gone, but I know your soul and spirit lives on, and I honestly believe you are with God and loving every minute of it! I bet you're making him smile just from that wonderfully-sometimes-annoying laugh of yours, lol!! I can hear it now - it was music to many people's ears, including mine. I miss you so much, Babette.To the family: I can't find words to tell you just how sorry I am. Please, know that you all are in my prayers. I know you all knew how wonderful, kind, sweet, sincere, and authentic your mom was - she touched many lives. It was SO my honor to have been called "friend" by her. I will never-ever forget her, and, one day, I know we'll all see her again!
Sharon Cheatham
left a message on September 6, 2020:
Please know that your family is in my prayers 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
The Wood Family
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In memory of Miss Babette Kimsey Ducharme, The Wood Family lit a candle
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Veronica
left a message on September 11, 2020:
It has been a while since we spoke but you were always in my thoughts. You have such a beautiful soul and always had faith in God. That is the one thing that settles me about your passing is knowing you are with your King. I miss you.
Barbara Bennett
left a message on September 9, 2020:
Babette has been a FL friend of mine for at least 15 years or more. I am so saddened to hear of her death. My prayers go out to her family.
Rita L Kay
left a message on September 8, 2020:
Even though I haven't known Babette very long, she always made me feel like we were long time friends. I knew her to have a kind and giving heart. Stephanie and I will keep her memory alive in her beautiful granddaughter. Love to Shannon and Brandon.
Linda TwoCrow
left a message on September 8, 2020:
BB, I cannot express in words how very much I will miss you. You were more than a sister to me. We had a bond that will last forever. Jesus is holding you tight now, my friend. He brought you home to God❤️
Diane Bois
left a message on September 7, 2020:
In memory of Miss Babette Kimsey Ducharme, Diane Bois lit a candle
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
George Aggott
left a message on September 7, 2020:
Saddened to hear of Babette's passing. I enjoyed meeting her and having her as one of my students at St. Anne School in Columbus. May she rest in peace. Prayers and thoughts to her family.
Regina Burke
left a message on September 7, 2020:
A good heart has stopped beating, a good soul ascended to heaven. Fly high my beautiful friend. Even though our lives went in different directions you've always held a very special place in my heart.
George Vessell
left a message on September 7, 2020:
Very fond memories growing up as kids with Babette from age 10 as neighbors. The Kimsey kids - Annette, Babette, David and Scott, and I swam in their pool and played together often. I never met their father Major Scott Kimsey, who gave his life serving our country, but I felt I knew him through the love the kids and their mother had for him. I had a huge childhood crush on Babette. She was so beautiful, inside and out. Babette was quiet and kind which was so powerful it drew me to love her. Recently, After reminiscing about fond childhood memories, I reached out to Babette on FB to let her know I had a crush on her as a kid and to let her know how fond I still was of her and her family. I'm so glad I contacted Babette before she passed away just days later. I'm so sorry for your loss family and friends of Babette. Thank you Babette and Family for so many fond childhood memories.
Stacey Stone
left a message on September 7, 2020:
So sorry David to hear about your sister. Prayers to you and your family.
Larena Johnson
left a message on September 7, 2020:
My Heart is breaking but God has a beautiful soul with him now. You was a good friend to me and my soulmate and shared many laughter together and we are blessed that we had your love and kindness! forever will be missed 💔
Tana Corporon
left a message on September 6, 2020:
Dear Babette,I was so shocked and saddened when I heard of your passing today. "What?! Babette? NO, I can't believe that!" But, sadly, it was true. I didn't cry when I was first told because I'm assuming, it just hadn't sunken in. I spoke with Regina for a bit in remembrance of you!It wasn't until I spoke to Shannon that it REALLY hit me that you're gone. I broke, it felt like I couldn't control it. It was when Shannon laughed - Oh that laugh!! It's exactly like yours, and I think that's when it really hit me. Shannon, the strong girl she is, shared some tears with me as she also tried to comfort me. You raised great kiddos!!Your "shell" may be gone, but I know your soul and spirit lives on, and I honestly believe you are with God and loving every minute of it! I bet you're making him smile just from that wonderfully-sometimes-annoying laugh of yours, lol!! I can hear it now - it was music to many people's ears, including mine. I miss you so much, Babette.To the family: I can't find words to tell you just how sorry I am. Please, know that you all are in my prayers. I know you all knew how wonderful, kind, sweet, sincere, and authentic your mom was - she touched many lives. It was SO my honor to have been called "friend" by her. I will never-ever forget her, and, one day, I know we'll all see her again!
Sharon Cheatham
left a message on September 6, 2020:
Please know that your family is in my prayers 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
The Wood Family
left a message on September 6, 2020:
In memory of Miss Babette Kimsey Ducharme, The Wood Family lit a candle
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