Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Kimberly Anne Bunting Smith

1975 - 2026

Kimberly Anne Bunting Smith, age 51, of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2026, at her home.

She was born February 5, 1975, in Russellville, Arkansas, to Benny Eldon Bunting and Helen Delores Delgado. Kim was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family, watching her grandchildren play sports, and going to the beach.

Kim was a sassy person with a warm heart and a deep devotion to those she loved. Above all, she cherished her children and grandchildren, who brought her immeasurable joy. She fiercely loved her family and made sure they knew how much they meant to her. Whether cheering on her grandchildren at their sporting events, sharing precious moments together, or simply being there when they needed her, Kim’s love for her family was at the center of her life. Her kindness, strength, and unwavering love will be remembered by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her father, Benny Bunting; her mother, Helen Stice; and her brother, Lyn Bunting.

Survivors include her husband, Carl Smith; three children, Logan Moudy (Shayley), Carson Meredith (Lexi), and Shelby Reddell (Jacob); two sisters, Becki Bunting Bryson (Clayton) and Jessie Hargreenhaw (Cory); and two brothers, Bryan Bunting and Davy Bunting (Lisa); four grandchildren, Kit Moudy, Rylan Meredith, Lathan Meredith, Lily Meredith, and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.

Celebration of life will be held 10:00 A.M. Saturday, October 31, 2026 at Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Dardanelle. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service starting at 9:00 A.M..

In lieu flowers memorials can be made to Lupus Foundation of Arkansas, Inc, PO Box 146, Little Rock, Arkansas 72203.

Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com

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