Kimberly Avelsgard Kurtz

Kimberly Avelsgard Kurtz, 45, of Chester, VA passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Born in Petersburg, VA she was the daughter of the late Linda Lois Avelsgard; and was also preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, James and Rachel Davis; her paternal grandparents, Harold and Leona Avelsgard; her mother and father-in-law, Joan and Robert Kurtz; and her two loving yellow labs, Lindsey and Griffin. Kim was a 1990 graduate of Colonial Heights High School. She was a Vice President at SunTrust Bank for 25 years where she was a well-respected Leader and Teammate. Kim enjoyed spending time at the beach and lake, traveling and loving on her dogs, Stormy and Cookie. She will be remembered as having a heart of gold and always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Kim is survived by her loving husband of 20 years, Paul Kurtz; her father, Roger Avelsgard, Sr.; three siblings, Carlen McAlister, Linda Williams and husband, Joel and Roger Avelsgard, Jr.; two brothers-in-law, Mark Kurtz and wife, Andrea and Matthew Kurtz; her best friend, Marla Hodge; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 16, 2018 at the funeral home, with the Rev. Dr. Ivan Perkinson, officiating. Entombment will follow in Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George, VA. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to, Lab Rescue of Greater Richmond, P.O. Box 1574, Midlothian, VA 23113 in memory of Kimberly Kurtz. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com