Kimberly Herring-Stephens

On December 21, 2023, in the early morning hours, an angel gained her wings. Kimberly Chantel Herring-Stephens entered her heavenly resting place.

Kim was the daughter of the late King Franklin James, and Ella Mae Davis. She was born on June 14, 1970.

In the short time she had on this earth, she beautifully encapsulated the life she lived. She never met a stranger, and she was a mother to many. She had a nurturing spirit, a smile that would light up a room and a laugh that you could never forget.

Kim had an incredible love for her husband, Darryl and her children. Malcolm and Daria were her trophies. She raised them with pride. Kim was extremely proud of the man and father Malcolm had become and in awe of the talent and accomplishments of Daria. She was supportive and made it her mission to make sure that her children had everything they need to excel in this life.

Kim was also a friend. There was nothing and I mean nothing she would not do to help others along the way. She demonstrated her selflessness and dedication to her close family and friends. Kim excelled at propping up her family and friends, supporting them through the many passions and difficulties of their lives.

She loved to travel, eat at favorable restaurants and watch good movies. She and Darryl had a gift of making everyone feel like family.

Kim will be truly missed. There are no words to describe the void that she has left in each of us.

She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband of 22 years, Darryl Stephens, Thomasville, GA; her son, Malcolm Miller (Rachael) , Atlanta, GA; her daughter, Daria Stephens, Ft Lauderdale, FL; stepsons, Darius Carter, St. Petersburg, FL, Reshard Carter, Atlanta, GA, Darrie Stephens, Jr., Cairo, GA; stepdaughter, Kearra Williams, Cairo, GA; granddaughters, Alyvia, Isabella and Skylar, Atlanta, GA; grandsons, Daylon, Jayden and Reginald, Cairo, GA; father, Vernon Davis, Thomasville, GA; brothers, Philandra James and Franklin James Jr, Thomasville, GA; sisters, Tiera Davis, Thomasville, GA, Lativia (Simon) Randolph, Tallahassee, FL; aunts, Linda Anderson, Lucille (Arthur) Bacon, Lucinda Brown, Sally (Eddie) Graham, Rosa James, Betty Ann Williams, Thomasville, GA, Annie Mae Herring, Detroit, MI, Bernice Walker, Tampa, FL; uncles, Willie Herring and Randy Herring, Thomasville, GA; brothers-in-law, Stevie (Patricia) Stephens, Cairo, GA, Travis Hunter, Roswell, GA, Victor (Tess) Stephens, Las Vegas, NV, T. J. Corker, Cairo, GA; sisters-in-law, Brenda Stephens, Dethra Stephens, Linda (Gregory) Hines, Cairo, GA, and Tory Rothwell, Stockbridge, GA.

She was preceded in death by her mom, Ella Mae Herring Davis; father, King Franklin James, Sr.; aunts, Ella Mae Stevens and Mamie James; uncles, Johnny James, Sr. and Samuel James; grandparents, Bessie and DS Herring, and Andrew and Alberta James; nephews, Montravious Arteze Williams and  Javondis Rollins; father and mother-in-law, John D. and Earlene Stephens and brother-in-law, David Peterson.