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Obituary For Jimmie Kay Bland
Jimmie Kay Bland passed 01/25/2026.
Jimmie Kay Bland was born on December 27, 1959, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to Carrie Bivings Bland and the late Willie Ishmael Bland. She entered eternal rest leaving behind a legacy filled with laughter, love, and unforgettable joy.
Jimmie Kay was a proud graduate of Spartanburg High School and continued her education at Rutledge College. While education was important to her, her greatest pride and purpose came from her family. She worked at Flour Bakery for 14 years and Adidas for 2 years until her health declined.
She was a devoted and fiercely protective mother to her only son, Jaron Booker whom she loved beyond measure. They were truly two peas in a pot. Seeing her son walk into a room was, to Jimmie Kay, the greatest gift she had ever received from giving birth. Her love for him was unwavering, her protection unmatched, and her pride unmistakable. Anyone who knew her knew just how much her son meant to her-he was her heart.
Jimmie Kay was also a loving daughter, sister, and aunt who cherished family time. Known as the life of the party, her spirit had a way of capturing every room she entered. She had a contagious laugh, a bold sense of humor, and a gift for making people feel seen and welcome.
She enjoyed walking her beloved dog, Gizmo, watching Tyler Perry shows, and grooving to old-school soulful music. A natural jokester, Jimmie Kay was well known for talking smack during football season-especially with her late fiancé, Ronnie Booker. The two were truly cut from the same cloth, sharing laughter, love, and playful banter that brought joy to those around them.
A proud fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Green Bay Packers, she stood firmly by her teams. And when the music came on-especially the "Cupid Shuffle"-Jimmie Kay could light up any dance floor.
Above all, she took great pleasure in making others laugh and feel loved. Her joy was real, her love ran deep, and her memory will live on through the many lives she touched.
Jimmie Kay was preceded in death by her father Willie Bland; her fiancé Ronnie Booker, grandparents Otto and Clarissa Bivings, and Ishmael and Sarah Bland; her brother Matthew Smith.
Left to honor and cherish her memory are her son, Jaron Booker of the home; stepson, Ronnie Booker Boyd of Spartanburg; her mother, Carrie Jimmie Bland of Spartanburg; two sisters, Sandra (James) Jackson and WillieR. "Daffy" Norman, all of Spartanburg, SC; three aunts, Peggy Rhodes, Cornelia (Berry) Curry, and Brenda "Faye" Brown; one uncle, Raymond Bland; three sisters-in-law, Maudy Richard, Margaret Booker, and Mary Freeman, all of Spartanburg; one brother-in-law, James (Benita) Booker of Greenville; and a host of beloved nieces and nephews: Ken (Sydonna) Bland, Antoine Bland, Mia (Dan) Williams, Tarvis (Tyler) Jackson, Jarvis Norman, Shakira Jackson, Don Smith, Tywanda S. Pearson, along with a host of great-nieces, great nephews, cousins and friends.
Jimmie Kay Bland will be deeply missed and forever remembered!
Visitation and Receiving of friends will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm at The John Stinson Woodward Memorial Chapel, 602 Howard Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303
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Daffy and Carrie sorry for your loss.may the Lord keep you and comfort you at this time.your cousin Shelia Richards
My Condolences to her son and family. May God continue to give you all strength. Remember all the laughter and joy she brought. She was always the same Jimmie Kay.
Sending love and my condolences to the Bland family Carolyn J Johnson
We might not always understand God's plan, but we can trust His strength and mercy to guide us through each day. I hope you find the comfort of knowing He will give you the strength and wisdom to endure these difficult times.
Shirley Miller & Family
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Deepest sympathy to the Sis.Sandra Jackson and Bland family weeping endure fir a night but joy comes in the Morning R.I.P Jimmy K.
Haven't seen in years, but still hv memory's!! RIP SISTER HOMEGIRL
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Prayers and condolences to the Bland family. Jimmy Kay was a nice, quiet (but funny) person. Never a dull moment around her She will be missed by her family and friends. The Woodruff, Vernon and Austin family
I remember Jimmie Kay from Tobe and Carver.She was a really nice friend.Praying for her family. Bridget Foster
The family has my deepest condolences. I worked with Jimmie Kay always cutting up enjoying herself and life. Rip my friend you will truly be missed.Pattie
Prayers and condolences are with the family.I remember the family from Arkwright
Our deepest condolences 💐 of the loss of your love one Jimmie Kay I remember growing up in the neighborhood as childhood playing among each other's throughout the years we still running into each other at different stores but Jimmie Kay was the same person all the time never did change to the entire family pray for strength and comfort during this difficult time Love The Reeder Family
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I'm lost...I finally saw jimmi kay after many years and asking her sister about her and now this...lord have mercy...my sincere condolences to her mother and family.may she rest in awesome peace.
Psalm 34:18: "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit".
Jimmie Kay, you will be truly missed. My memories with you are many. You were my neighbor for years; and I looked forward to you braiding my hair.😍Condolences to the family, we love 💕 you all!
When I think of you Jimmie I smile; Your smile made you... you were a light and you were loved by many".
Psalm 116:7: "Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you".
Love, Joy Burney Drummond & Family
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