Mother turns son’s legacy into nonprofit helping women after crisis
The nonprofit was founded in honor of Jimmy Bardsley, her son, who was killed during a hit-and-run crash in September 2021. He was 19 years old.
CENTERVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) -Out of a mother’s deepest grief comes a place of comfort and dignity for women starting over.
In a rural corner of Hickman County, a mother’s promise is taking root. “Find Your Joy” is a brand-new nonprofit offering free, private boutique shopping and support for women rebuilding their lives after a crisis.
The nonprofit was founded in honor of Jimmy Bardsley, her son, who was killed during a hit-and-run crash in September 2021. He was 19 years old.
“We found this written in a notepad in his room within a couple of days of his passing,” said Jimmy’s mother, Kim Webb. “It became something to hold on to. It was like he was writing to me specifically, and I knew right away I was going to do something with it, to create a legacy for him.”
Kim and her family moved from Nolensville to Centerville after Jimmy was hit and killed while riding his motorcycle. She says turning her pain into purpose is what keeps her moving forward.
“There’s a purpose that doesn’t take away the pain, but it redeems it,” Webb said. “It makes it feel like it wasn’t in vain.”
“Find Your Joy” is already getting requests for help. The organization is opening an appointment-only boutique where women can shop in a safe and supportive environment.
“It’s private. It’s by appointment. Only one lady at a time,” Webb explained. “There’s no pressure. Take what you need. Let me help you put some capsule wardrobes together. I want it to feel very elevated and very dignified.”
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Beyond clothing and shoes, “Find Your Joy” will be offering job coaching, job placement, housing assistance, and even a hair salon.
Kim says the effort is about more than clothes; it’s about community. That is something Jimmy valued deeply. The 2020 Nolensville High School graduate is remembered for his kindness and courage.
“I see him in rainbows,” Webb said. “Almost every time there’s a big development, either I will see one personally, or one of my very close people will see one and send it to me that day. It’s like there’s always this affirmation.”
Webb says those signs reassure her that Jimmy is still guiding her. Every time she sees a rainbow, she is reminded “Find Your Joy” is exactly what he would have wanted.
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