(10-23-25) The family of Cleveland (Alabama) High School cheerleader Kimber Mills (18) said their final goodbyes as she prepared to give the gift of life to others.
Mills, who was shot in Jefferson County over the weekend, will save several lives through organ donation. Her family says this is what she wanted.
Her sister, Ashley, shared that Kimber’s heart and lungs have already been matched with recipients. Earlier Tuesday evening, hospital staff joined family and friends for an Honor Walk, a ceremony where medical workers line the hallway to honor a patient before the organ donation process begins.
Kimber was a senior cheerleader at Cleveland High School in Blount County, where she also ran track.
She was planning to attend the University of Alabama next year with a dream of becoming a nurse.
Honor Walk for Kimber Mills
Mills was one of four people shot Saturday night at a party in a wooded area during a bonfire.
Levi Sanders, 18, remains hospitalized and was reported to be in serious condition.
Rodney Green, Superintendent of Blount County Schools released the following statement:
Silas McCay attempted to protect Kimber during the shooting—-(thanks to Kailyn Ross)
Suspect in shooting of Kimber Mills charged with murder following teen’s organ donation
The man suspected of shooting Mills, Steven Whitehead, 27, was initially charged with 3 counts of attempted murder in connection with the shooting. He was charged with murder following the announcement of Mills’ death.
Whitehead is scheduled to face Judge Kandice Pickett later this week, where he will have the opportunity to address the case for the first time.
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