Kimberlee Ann Stutesman

Kimberlee Ann (Moulton) Stutesman, 63, of Sunrise Beach, Missouri, peacefully departed surrounded by her family on Monday, July 21, 2025. Kim was born on December 1, 1961, at Whiteman AFB in Knob Noster, Missouri, to David and JoAnn (Short) Moulton. Throughout Kim’s early life, the Moultons came to the Lake of the Ozarks regularly to enjoy lake life and visit her grandparent’s fishing camp, fondly known as “Ruth & Orville’s”. In 1974, the family moved to Sunrise Beach as full-time residents, where she became neighbors with the future love of her life, Nicholas Joe Stutesman. Their time was spent in the same circles of friends through middle and high school, making the best of every moment with sports & band, boating, water skiing, the annual “Moulton Fish Fry”, and general teenager shenanigans. As a second-generation Camdenton Laker, “Kimmie” graduated from high school in 1980 and continued her hairdressing career that she had begun as an apprentice during her high school years. It only took one college semester apart for Kim & Nick to recognize their deeper feelings for each other and began dating when Nick returned for Christmas Break in 1980. From then on, anyone who knew them witnessed one of the sweetest love stories being lived out on a daily basis. Kim’s story cannot accurately be told without the deep, rich history that was intertwined at Sunrise Bible Church. In 1981, Kim and Nick dedicated their lives to Christ and were baptized at SBC, where they were later married on August 14, 1982. Together they raised two daughters, Juli Ann and Sara Jo, while building a life filled with service, faith, and laughter. They served together as youth pastors from 1984-88, then attended Rhema Bible Training Center in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, where she graduated in 1990 with a focus on Theology and Ministry. Upon graduating, she returned to SBC and continued serving as youth pastor with Nick until he was ordained as the Senior Pastor on October 14, 1992. Kim was a devoted wife and committed daughter of God. She served others with thoughtfulness, joy, and unwavering faith through her various ministry roles as church administrator, piano player, nursery worker, and the “glue” that held everything together, while never losing sight of the most important role she fulfilled - holding up the arms of her husband as they ministered and served faithfully together, until her passing. In addition to their ministry at SBC, Kim was an instrumental support in the founding of Lake (West) Christian Academy in 2001. She volunteered in many capacities including founding board member, administrative assistant, typing instructor, yearbook, and was affectionately known at SBC and L(W)CA as “Miss Kim”. In 2006, Kim added “walking miracle” to her list of life accomplishments as she was miraculously healed from a ruptured brain aneurysm and bi-lateral stroke in the frontal lobes that she not only survived, but thrived for the decades that followed. This is where her life theme of “It is well” was born (2 Kings 4) and is only fitting that her final words before her departure were: “It is well”. Kim’s passions and hobbies included being a wife, mom, and grandma; playing cards; photography; scrapbooking; enjoying the lake; chips and salsa; watching movies - the Minions were her favorite; collecting snowmen; going to the beach; enjoying several cruises; and serving others through Christ, always spreading encouragement and the Good News to her community and abroad, via her heart for supporting missions and ministry trips. Kim will be remembered as a supportive believer and thoughtful friend — someone who lived what she believed, always encouraging others with sayings like: “Life’s too short to be grumpy” and “Don’t take yourself too seriously.” She greeted and went through each day with Spirit FM radio in the background and the quiet, confident peace of someone who knew: It is well. God is good. After 42 years of service to The Kingdom, Kim went on expectantly to see Jesus face to face, the fulfillment of her hope and faith. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Nicholas Joe Stutesman; daughters Juli Ann (Ian) Ward of Laurie, MO and Sara Jo Coen of Tampa, FL; three beloved grandchildren: Caellum Rockney Coen, Ariella Jo Coen, and Ruby Jean Ward; Aunt Pam (Short) and Uncle Bob Brinkoetter of Pleasant Hill, MO; Aunt Sandy (Short) and Clayton Janecky of Roach, MO; and many nephews, nieces, and cousins. Kim was the last living descendant of the Moulton family and was preceded in death by her grandparents: Orville and Ruth (Langdon) Moulton and Buford and Ruby Jean (Diehm) Short; parents, David and JoAnn (Short) Moulton; sister Kathy (Moulton) Adamson; Aunt Carolyn (Short) Allen; Aunt Judy (Short) and Uncle Don Twitchell; and cousin Troy Brinkoetter. A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 14 from 4:30–6:30 PM at Sunrise Bible Church in Sunrise Beach, MO (17184 MO-5, 65079). A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, August 15 at 11:00 AM at Lake Christian Academy (LCA) gymnasium in Sunrise Beach, MO (17178 MO-5, 65079). In honor of Kim's love for the beach and all things tropical, she requested everyone to wear BRIGHT colors to her services. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Sunrise Bible Church, with notation “In Memoriam of Kim.” The family extends heartfelt gratitude to Kidwell Garber Funeral Homes for their compassionate and professional care during this time; along with Sunrise Bible Church, Lake Christian Academy, The Door church, and Blakely’s Silk Blooms for their support with her final arrangements.

Kimberlee Ann Stutesman

December 1, 1961 - July 21, 2025

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