Molly Kesterson Gallimore

Molly Carol Kesterson Gallimore, age 54 of Paris, TN, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in Paducah, KY.

Molly was born on March 30, 1971, in Paris, TN, to Tommy (Sally) Kesterson and Donna Shell, who both survive of Paris, TN.

She was a devoted mother, grandmother, wife, and friend to everyone she met. She was known for her kind-heart, protective nature, and contagious laugh. Her smile and personality were infectious to everyone.

She was a strong Christian woman, who fully understood what loving your neighbor as yourself meant.

In addition to her parents, Molly is survived by two sons, Joshua (Alexandra) Gallimore of Paris, TN, and Jacob (Caley) Gallimore of Waterville, KS; her spouse, Rodney Gallimore of Puryear, TN; two sisters, Kelly (Todd) Henson of Murray, KY, and Lauren (John) Wilkins of Nolensville, TN; six grandchildren, Emma Pierce, Ace Pierce, Daniel Gallimore, and Ensley Gallimore, and twins expected in May 2026; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap Street, Paris, TN, 38242, is handling the arrangements. Visitation will be held Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and will continue Friday, October 31, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will begin on Friday, October 31, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Ridgeway Funeral Home, with Randy Stephens and Steve Gallimore officiating.

Burial will follow the service at Puryear City Cemetery with Richard Conrad, Jared Cotton, Kyle Henson, Jeremiah Maynard, Collin Howd, and Brian Milliken serving as pallbearers.

Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Emma Pierce, Ace Pierce, Daniel Gallimore, Ensley Gallimore, and Chance Robinson.

Memorials may be made to The BackPack Program c/o Melissa McElroy @ Rhea Elementary, 115 S. Wilson Street, Paris, TN 38242 or to FBC Paris (Second Harvest Food Bank Fund) 313 N. Poplar Street, Paris, TN 38242.