The celebration of life for Mrs. Kimberly Jermaine Brown Thomas will be held Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 12 Noon at New Jerusalem AME Church, Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina with the Reverend Damion Brown, Officiating. Services directed by Walkers Mortuary Chapel-Peace, 3407 State Road, John Island, SC, 843-559-0341.
Visitation in Atlanta will be held on Thursday, February 5, 2015 from 12 NOON 9:00 PM, with a service at 6:00 PM in the Grissom-Clark Funeral Home, Eastlake Chapel, 227 East Lake Dr., SE, Atlanta, GA 30317, 404-373-3191. www.grissom-clarkfh.com
Mrs. Kimberly Jermaine Brown Thomas was born in Englewood, NJ on August 16, 1970. She departed this life on Thursday, January 29, 2015. Kim will be lovingly remembered by her husband and children, her devoted family and many, many friends; Those who lives she touched as an active member of her community. She was born to Ms. Irene Brown Kelly of Charleston, SC, and Mr. Eddie Wade of Chicago, IL. Her parents who raised her are Mrs. Ruth James and the Late Mr. Frank James of Charleston, SC.
Kim was a loving and devoted mother and wife who took a dedicated interest in her childrens academic and social achievements. She was a creative person who was an achiever from her elementary school days which lasted throughout all her educational pursuits.
Kim was also very active in her community as the current PTO President of the Hightower Elementary School where her girls attended; a Charter Member of the 100 Black Women of Stone Mountain, GA Chapter; and a member of the Jack and Jill East Atlanta Suburbia Chapter.
Kim earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology at Spellman College in Atlanta, GA, and Dual Masters Degrees from James Madison University; Master of Science in integrated Science and Technology and Sustainable Environmental Resources Management in Virginia.
She met her future husband, Barney, while attending South Carolina State College in Orangeburg, SC. And they were united in marriage on September 16, 1993.
Kim leaves to cherish her memories: Her loving family of the home: Husband and the love of her life- Barney Edward Thomas, Jr.; Sons; Christopher Edward; and Xavier William; and daughters; Grace Kristen, Gabrielle Kimora, and Tiffany Patrice.
Survivors also include: Her mothers: Ms. Irene Brown Kelly and Mrs. Ruth James, both of Charleston, SC. Her Sisters: Beverly (John) Zepke of Atlanta, GA; Kurombi (Steven) Oliver of Chicago, IL; Nicolette James of Charleston, SC, MeChell James of Columbia; Delia Watkins of Chicago, IL, and brothers: Nathan Wade and Francois (Ava) James of Roselle, NJ. Her grandmother: Mrs. Della Wade of Chicago, IL; Uncles: Joseph (Vanessa)Wade of Chicago, IL; James (Mary) Brown; Thomas (Sarah) Brown; Carl (Helen) Brown; William (Dorothy) Brown, and Edward (Patricia) Brown , all of Charleston, SC and aunts; Leslie Frazier of Chicago and Sarah (Harold) Wilson of New York, NY.
Survivors are also her In-Laws; Barnery Edward Thomas, Sr.; Geraldine Thomas and Rhonda Thomas of Orangeburg, SC; and nieces and nephews; Micheal, Jaleel, Bailey, Zuriah, Nicholas, John, Raquell, Jaynia , Jordan and, Myles, as well as a host of other family and friends.
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