Kimberly Ann (Dayton) Abbott, 62, of Oregon, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, December 31st, 2025, at Mercy St. Vincent Hospital in Toledo, Ohio, following a courageous battle with stage IV breast cancer. She was surrounded by love and faced her illness with strength, grace, and unwavering dignity.

Born on February 8th, 1963, in Toledo, Ohio, Kimberly was the daughter of David and Beverly (Mittendorf) Dayton. She earned her Bachelor's and Master's degree from Bowling Green State University and devoted 40 years to education, answering what she believed was her true calling. Kimberly spent 12 years teaching at St. Stephen Elementary School and 28 years serving as a school counselor at DeVeaux Elementary within Toledo Public Schools. She was deeply proud of her work and was known for always putting children first. Her compassion, advocacy, and belief in her students touched countless lives and left a lasting impact on generations of families.

Outside of her career, Kimberly found joy in tending her vegetable garden, cheering on the Ohio State Buckeyes, and enjoyed life's simple pleasures. Most of all, she cherished time spent with her two children, Katelyn and Nicholas, who were the center of her world and the greatest joy of her life. She brought her trademark humor, easygoing kindness, and gentle love to every space she entered.

She is survived by her children, Katelyn Abbott and Nicholas Abbott; her mother, Beverly Dayton; her brother, Troy (Johnny Mercado) Dayton; her sister, Beth (Kirk) Kuhlman; her nieces, Haley (Shane) Gaghen and Hannah (Andrew) Herringshaw; her nephew, Trent (Skyler) Kuhlman; and many beloved cousins and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her father, David Dayton; and daughter, Angelica.

Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home, Oregon Chapel is assisting with arrangements. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 10th at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 798 South Coy Road, Oregon, Ohio. The family will receive guests beginning at 11:00 a.m., with the service to follow at 12:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church.