of Little Rock, AR
January 23, 1990 - August 10, 2009
Alexandra "Ally" Marie Gimon, 19, of Little Rock passed away Monday, August 10, 2009, at Arkansas Children's Hospital surrounded by family and friends. Ally was born January 23, 1990, in Houston, Texas. She attended Pulaski Academy and Central High Schools and was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Betty Floyd; grandfather, Michael Gimon; and uncle, Gary Gimon.
Survivors include her mother, Donna Floyd of Little Rock; father, Ron Gimon and his wife, Denise of Charlotte, NC; grandfather, Don Floyd of Cherokee Village; grandmother, Phyllis Gimon of Pittsburgh, PA; aunt, Marty Floyd and her husband Bill Goff of Little Rock; cousin, Lindsey Moore of Little Rock and many friends in Little Rock and Charlotte, NC.
In Ally's short time on earth, she touched her family and friends with her love, kind heart, great spirit and generous soul. Ally lit up the world with her beautiful smile. She loved animals, spent time volunteering at the Humane Society and planned to become a veterinarian. Although we grieve our loss, Ally will live on with her unselfish gift of life to others through organ donation. Ally has become a guardian angel for those who loved and cherished her.
Visitation will be at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 12, followed by a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. A celebration of Ally's life will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 13, at Christ the King Catholic Church with Reverend Monsignor J. Gaston Hebert and Deacon Victor Stepka as celebrants.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to Serenity Park for Women, 2801 W. Roosevelt Road, Little Rock, Arkansas 72204 or the Humane Society of Pulaski County, 14600 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, Arkansas 72210.
I was created in love. For that reason nothing can express my beauty nor liberate me except love alone.
Donna and Ron,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your stunningly beautiful daughter...
Gypsie
214-729-3970
May peace be with you
Hello Ron and Denise/Donna
I am very sorry for your loss of Ally and may her presence be with you always.
Respectfully, Angie Ditta
Ally this is for you! I am so glad for being a big part of your life right before you left us all. We were so close we spent everyday together and we out at night together which i nvr knew your mom really i had met her one time and she wasn't very happy. You were one the sweetest girls i have ever known i'm so glad i had got to spend so much time with you while you were here before you left. Which i know you had to hide alot of stuff from your mom. You always said she kept you from the world and you had to lie and get arond her and i'm very sorry you had to deal with that. I hope your up above watching over all of us! Thanks for friend Ally you are always on my mind!
Dear Donna & Ron;
I was searching for "My Kids". Ally was one of those; so sorry I was late. 501-620-0050. Call me if you want.
Most Sincerely,
Debbie Alsup
once CEC teacher
You haven't been far from my thoughts since I found out about Ally. Donna, you know how special you and your family are to me. I loved your Mother and miss her. We talked alot and loved to talk about our children and grandchildren. Please come see me or call when you can. I will keep you in my prayers.
Dear Donna, Ron, and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of Ally and she is beautiful! I have learned that Ally and Alex knew each other prior to his death in 2007. I have no doubt they have already visited each other in Heaven!
Please know that the Lord is holding each you as you grieve. May our prayers, God’s strength, and the wonderful memories of Ally sustain each of you throughout this very difficult earthly journey. We will always wonder why.. However, after we grieve, please remember Alexander and Alexandra are in the most beautiful place that is full of pure love and joy. One day when God calls us home, we will all be together forever.
With God’s love and prayers,
Canderia and Melvin Cash
Dear Donna, Ron, and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of Ally and she is beautiful! I have learned that Ally and Alex knew each other prior to his death in 2007. I have no doubt they have already visited each other in Heaven!
Please know that the Lord is holding each you as you grieve. May our prayers, God’s strength, and the wonderful memories of Ally sustain each of you throughout this very difficult earthly journey. We will always wonder why.. However, after we grieve, please remember Alexander and Alexandra are in the most beautiful place that is full of pure love and joy. One day when God calls us home, we will all be together forever.
With God’s love and prayers,
Canderia and Melvin Cash
Ron, I am so so sorry. I can't imagine what you are going through. I can't stop thinking of you since Marcy made contact . Hang in there -contact you soon
Donna,
Jordan and I were going through boxes of pictures a month ago and were talking about her friends from CTK - we looked at many pictures from the Kindergarden Circus - Ally a ballerina and Jordan an elephant to the fairy tale princess tea party in North Little Rock. Jordan did not realize that her friend from so long ago was the same Ally that by chance they met at ASU and touch each other lives again.
It is hard to imagine the many emotions that you are feeling at this time. The memorial service at CTK was absolutely beautiful and the signing and releasing of the balloons, a beautiful way for Ally's friends to send our prayers to heaven at the end the service.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family,
Elisa
Donna,
I just found out today. My heart is broken is broken and hurs so much for you. Please know that you can contact me any time. Today I can only reflect on my ACH Nephrology family and know I would not trade it for the whole world. My prayers are with you!
I wish I could have been there. Ally will never be forgotten.
Donna, may God give you and your family comfort and strength in this difficult time. I cannot even imagine what you're going through but please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ron and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Ally. We remember her on the dock, so cute and full of life. Our prayers are with you and your families.
Donna,
Even though her hair color had changed from the dark brown I remember, I never could forget Ally's BEAUTIFUL brown eyes from 13 years ago when I was her first grade teacher at CTK School. Even though it has been such a long time since I saw her, I never will forget what JOY she brought to me and to the classroom every day! Nor will I forget how VERY MUCH you loved and wanted that little brown-eyed sweetie-pie! Having dealt (myself) with some of the emotional struggles Ally dealt with, my heart grieves with you! I pray you will be strengthened by your faith in Jesus and by those around you who care so much about you, including me. I promise to stay in touch now that I know you are back here in LR. Many hugs and prayers, Christy
Donna, I was so sad to hear about your daughter. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. My heart goes out to you and I know your faith will pull you through this difficult time. God bless, Deanna
Donna, it has been several years since I have seen you. I learned of your daughter's death through a co-worker at ACH. May God bless you at the sad time is my sincere prayer.
Donna, we are so sorry for your loss. I will always remember that wide eyed precious girl who came to see us for the first time in 2006. I'm so thankful she's at peace now. You and your family will continue to be in our prayers.
Ally was wonderful, beautiful person who could light up a room. I knew her for only at short time, but in that short time she helped me through a lot. She was always there to make me laugh when I was missing my family or to let me cry on her shoulder. I will always remember the impact you had on me. I will miss you dearly.
Donna- I was so saddened to hear about the loss of Ally. My heart aches for you and your family at the loss of such a precious child. Please know that my heartfelt sympathy is sent to you with much love. My thoughts and prayers are with you today. Love, Angie
Donna,
It has been many years since we worked together, but Anne Weir passed to me the information. I am so sorry for your loss. Ally, you and your family will be in my prayers.
Joyce
Donna, My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you during this difficult time. May God bless you with strength and comfort.
Dear Donna, I was stunned to read about the death of your daughter in this morning's Jonesboro Sun. What a beautiful girl, and how sad that her time here was so short. But it was obvious that she made a huge impact on many people during that time. My heart is so heavy for you and for the rest of the family. Please know that many of us who knew you, your mom, your dad, and Marty will be praying for you. All of you who loved and cherished her will have a beautiful guardian angel. God be with you all.
Joyce Rose
Donna, May you find strength in God in the days ahead. Please know that you are in my prayers!
Love, Connie
Ms.Donna- I know you're a very strong woman and know your going to get through this. I'm sorry I won't be able to make it to the funeral, I send my reguards. Keep your head up.
Ally- You were and still are an amazing person. I'm sorry I didn't pay closer attention lately. I'm glad we caught up recently! I'm going to miss you girl and love you. Watch over us and especially your mom.
Donna,
Libby and her family are here visiting and we just learned of your loss. We have you and your family in our hearts and prayers.
Love,
Linda and Libby
Donna, I am so sorry to hear of Ally's passing. She was such a beautiful girl. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God will give you the strength to get through this.
Karen Manry Lowrey
Donna,
Ally was such a special beloved gift! Never has there been a more wanted or loved child. You are in my thoughts and prayers both now and in the days ahead.
Love,
Anne
Donna, although it's been several years since we have talked I always remember how much you loved Ally and how close you were. You brought much joy to our little office group when you shared your Ally stories. I remember how sweet she was when we got to see her; cute and easy to talk to! I absolutely can not imagine what you are going through, but please know we are all saddened by her passing and we are keeping you in our prayers.
Our hearts ache for you and your family at this time. Please know that we will be praying for you and hope you will at peace in times to come. Be comforted in that Ally now is with your precious Bettye.
Jim & Judy
Donna, Sorry to hear about Ally, she is a beautiful girl, both inside and out with her gift of life through organ donations. You and family are in my thoughts and prayers. We love you.
Donna, I've been in touch with Val and know of your loss. I am so saddened; know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Pam
Donna, you and your family are in my prayers.
Donna and Family, We are so very sorry for your loss. You and all of your family are in our prayers and thoughts and will be in the days to follow. May God give you the grace and strength during this time. We know that you have many precious memories to hold on to and Ally will always be close.
Love,
Bill and San
Donna, We were so sad to hear about Ally. You and your family will be in our prayers.
Donna and Ron,
My wife and I recently lost our daughter and although there were different variables we know your pain and suffering. We are praying for your family.
Warm regards,
Taylor
Donna, I read in the paper this morning about the loss of your daughter. She sounded like she was a wonderful young lady. I am so sorry for your loss and please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Loosing a loved one cant be easy and for you to have to bury your child has to be the hardest thing in the world, but may God Bless and Keep you through this time of Sorrow. Ally is in a better place now and hold tight to all your good memories of her. I know that its not much one can say unless they are in your shoes, but i want you to know that I am truly sorry for your loss and you and your family are in my prayers!!! love you and stay strong Yulanda
To Ron and family - I cannot begin to understand the pain that you must be feeling. Please know that prayers are being said for your family - I remember visiting your house once with Chrissy and Ally was around 7 or so - such a cute little thing! All of your CP family is thinking of you!
Ally is now at peace. I hope and pray that you will be able to find peace in that knowledge. I know you have wonderful memories and through those, Ally will always be with you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Fadelle
Donna,
My heart goes out to you on the loss of your beautiful Ally. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Love & Hugs,
Patty
Ron, I am so sad that you and your family are faced with this loss. Each of you have fond memories to reflect back on Ally as well as much faith and prayer to guide you through this situation. Becky and I will keep each of you in our thoughts and prayers. May God be with you.
Donna,
Words seems inadequate to express the sadness I feel about the loss of Ally. Please accept my most heartfelft sympathies, my thoughts are with you and your family during this time.
Sincerely,
Annette Lovelace-Gary
Old PICU Unit Secretary -Arkansas Children's Hospital
Donna,
I am so very sorry about your loss. I never met Ally, but I could tell from the way you always talked about her that she was a fabulous young lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Donna, You may not remember me. I was your Home Economics teacher when you girls were in the 8th grade. I read about the loss of your daughter and wanted to express my sincere symphthy to you and your family. My husband David-who taught Phy Science at MacAthur-died in December of 07. You were a very special young lady and your daughter sounded like she was a wonderful young woman. I want you to know that you are in my prayers.
Donna,
No one will have the right words for your grieving heart except Jesus. May he watch over you and your family. I have no idea what you must be going through. May God keep you and bless you during this biggest trial of your life here on earth.
Ally, although I never met her was and always be the light of your life. May that light continue to shine through you.
I will be praying for you.
God Bless
Diane
Donna, we were so sorry to read of your loss. Words cannot express how heartsick we are for you and your family. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Ken and Cindy Gibson
I will always have fond memories of Ally. I feel fortunate that she touched my life. Please let me know how I can assist.
Donna my heart goes out to you. Please keep God in your heart and he will get you through. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
"Death leaves a heartache that time cannot heal,
Love leaves a memory that time cannot steal."
Donna, Please know that you and your family are in our every thought and prayer.
Nelda & Ed
Donna, We were so sad to hear of the loss of your wonderful daughter. We can't imagine the loss that you must be feeling. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. We still love you after all these years.
Dear Donna,
I've just found out about Ally. There are no words that can make it easer or less painful but I want you to know how sorry I am that you have to go through what you've witnesed I had to go through five years ago.
Please have a faith, she is in better place and with Ella now smiling at both of us. My thoughts are with you and with your family.
Love Boyana and family.
Donna, Ally was a wonderful girl and I know and pray you will have the strength to bring you through this most tragic tim.
Mark
Ally was a burst of fresh air. The person that receives Ally's heart is truly blessed! May God's Peace be with you at this time.
Sally Schaffer
Serenity Park
Ally,
I remember you well from the classes we had together, and through the friends we shared. You extended many acts of kindness to your fellow students, and I won't ever forget them. Everyone who met you loved you immediately, and your death is a heartbreak for all.
Dear Donna,
You are in my prayers! I am so saddened to hear the news of Ally's passing. Dr. Wagner called to tell me, and I was flooded with memories of the "good 'ol days" with you at ACH. It seems like a lifetime ago. I have read the guestbook and watched the video memorial - Ally was a precious little girl who grew up to be a beautiful young woman. She has touched so many lives! Although the pain is unbearable, do not forget how many people love you and your family. God bless you.
Very Sincerely,
Ellen Templeton
I am sorry for your loss, Ally was a good friend and had a kind heart. I will always remember the good times had with her. Rather it was with board games or just goofing around the lake when we went camping She will be terribly missed.
Words cannot describe how much we loved dear Ally and are so saddened that her life on Earth has ended. She and Shannon had so many wonderful times together as children. She was a gentle, kind, and beautiful soul. We will never forget all the wonderful times spent here with Ally at our house. She truly was like a daughter to us. Shannon has so many pictures and wonderful memories of her friendship with Ally. She will not be forgotten...WE love you Ally........may God speed you to paradise.
May God hold you close in His loving embrace during this very difficult time. Draw close to him and He will draw close to you.
I had the pleasure of meeting Ally when she would visit my niece, Lauren Smith, in Pineville,N.C.. She was a breath of fresh air with a smile that could brighten up even a sunlit room.
I will hold you and the family in my prayers....
Ally,
You were a great friend to me and I have many precious memories of us together. I've never been so affected by someone's death like this before; it can only be because your death was so shocking, sudden, and sad. You are already missed by everyone I know.
Donna,
We are both very saddened to hear the news about your precious Alexandra. We know she is at peace now and we will remember her with love always.
Love,
John and Barbara.
Donna, There are no words that express what one desires to say at times like these. May just knowing that so many have you in their thoughts and prayers be a source of comfort. With love and prayers, debbie
To the entire family - words cannot express how my heart aches for you during this difficult time. I think of the pictures that Ron shared with us when he and Ally went white-water rafting - seems like only yesterday. Cherish each and every memory that you have! You were wonderful parents.
Donna, we are so sorry to hear about your daughter. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Donna, My thoughts are prayers are with you.
Ms.Donna, I can only imagine how heavy your heart must be. But trust and belive in God and know that if you stand the pull he will pull you through. Ally was greatly loved by so many. You will be in my prayers.
Sincerely Serenity Park
Ally, you will be so terribly missed. We find comfort in the fact that you are now at peace and pain free. Just know how very much you were loved. Please watch over your mother and family and know we will be there for them also. Alex will pick the most beautiful star in the sky each night and name it for you.
We love you and will always keep you in our hearts. Always,
Sue, Lynn and Alex.
Donna, My heart broke into pieces yesterday morning when I learned of the loss of your very precious Ally. Please know that you are continually in our thoughts and prayers. Jason and I are here if you need anything.
Donna, May God hold you close and may the love of family and friends strengthen you now and in the days ahead. May God's peace be with you always.
Donna, I am so sorry for your loss. I can't even begin to imagine the hurt you are going through. If there is anything I can do let me know.
Donna, I am very sorry to learn about your loss, I will pray for you during this difficult time.
If I can do anything, PLEASE let me know.
Woody
Donna,
Ruth found out this morning from Lauren Smith about Ally.
Ruth remembers Ally as a sweet and loving person with a terrific since of humor.
You today are in our thoughts and prayers and will be. You are a wonderful mother and please know how many people are praying for you today.
Ruth was telling me how she, Lauren and Ally would sing silly songs and spend so many happy hours together.
Please know you are loved and may God be with you.
Love, Jan, Ruth and Family
Donna,
May the love and support you have freely given to so many, be returned to you 100 fold during this time.
Mark
Donna,
I am so sorry about the loss of your precious girl. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy, and know that I will be praying for you and your family. My 19 year old nephew died three years ago tomorrow. I have a small inkling of how you must feel, but remember where she is and cherish your precious memories. Love you, Carol
Dear Donna and Family - What can I say? I am in shock. I am so very very sorry to hear of Ally's passing. When Lauren heard, she started sobbing and hasn't stopped yet. This hurts my heart so much. Ally was such a beautiful, sweet young Christian woman and will be missed beyond imagination. I have sat here tonight remembering all the time she was here at the house or Lauren was at your house. Our prayers are with you and your family. I know your grief is almost unbearable. Just remember that God has one arm around your shoulder for comfort and the other around Ally welcoming her home. We don't realize sometime how fleeting time is. Last October my Grandson (my oldest step daughters son) who was 8 weeks older than Lauren was killed in a motorcycle accident and it still seems unreal. We love you and if there is anything at all we can do, please don't hesitate to ask. We are still in Pineville.
Donna, my heart is breaking for your loss. MY thoughts and prayers will be with you now and in the difficult days ahead. Jan
Donna I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Donna, words can not express how sorry I am. No one should go through what you are. You are in my prayers.
Thinking of you during this time, Praying that God grant you His Perfect Peace....
May God wrap his arms around you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Tha Franklins
Donna,
My heart goes out to you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. If there is ever anything that I can do for you, please do not hesitate to ask.
Mary
My prayers are with you.
Donna,
I'm praying for your strength, my heart truly goes out to you.
Debbie
Donna: Sandra and I are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.