Kimberly Ann King Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Kimberly Ann (Rowell) King entered into Heaven on June 10th, 2022, at the age of 58. Kim was born in Georgia on May 5th, 1964 to Gordon and Judith Rowell and commanded every room she was in since. Kim always possessed an avid love for animals, which she showed by jumping horses as a young girl. She spent many holidays at her Grandma Vallowe’s house in Forest Park, GA and often spoke about how much that time meant to her and the special memories she made. Kim attended Tucker High School, where she met a young man by the name of Mark King at 14. This was love at first sight. Kim and Mark spent their days passing notes in between classes, riding in Mark’s 1973 Gran Torino with her name in tape on the dash and planning out their future together (all the way down to the white picket fence). After graduating Tucker High School, Kim attended Brenau University in Gainesville, GA and majored in Communications. She was an active member of the ZTA Sorority and graduated in 1986. On August 29th, 1987, Kim and Mark were married. Together they happily raised their two sons, Mitchell and Blake, and spent many weekends in the bleachers, cheering on their boys as they played football. Kim touched countless lives, and spent her days doing for others. She spent many years working for Kaiser Permanente, and then went on to work at Berkmar and Archer High School, where she dedicated her time and efforts to helping young children achieve their college dreams. She poured her heart and soul into these kids and showed them someone who would truly fight for their futures. Lastly, she worked as the Office Manager for Dr. Cornell. She truly loved working for “Dr. C” and touched many lives of the patients there, as well as making sure to keep things in line at all times! She was kind, selfless, and the funniest woman you would ever meet. Her laugh was contagious and the kind that would lift your spirits just by hearing it. Kim was a second Mom to many, and a wonderful wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt, sister-in-law, and friend. She brought her own sunshine to every space she occupied and truly radiated life and love. You wanted to be near Kim, waiting to hear whatever outlandish tale she was going to share next, hanging onto every single word. Kim was at her happiest walking hand in hand with Mark, hunting for the perfect rock for her yard, and relaxing in her chair with her fur babies snuggled in her lap. She loved babies, New York City at Christmas time, and most of all, she loved being a Mom. Kim made it her mission to give more than she ever received, and even through her own battles, she fought alongside her friends and family with their own. Kim is preceded in death by her father, Gordon Rowell, grandparents Ed (Helen) Vallowe and Johnny (Ellen) Dechirico. She is survived in death by her husband Mark, sons Mitchell and Blake, Mother Judith Rowell, and brothers, Chris (Sharon) and Kevin Rowell. Kim also leaves behind three sweet, furry souls: Norman, Henry, and Charlie. She will be greatly missed by her many extended family and dear friends. To us, this is not goodbye, only see you later. A Memorial Service honoring the life of Kimberly will be held on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 1:00pm at Tom M. Wages Lawrenceville Chapel with Pastor Jack Chalmers officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 15th from 5:00pm-8:00pm and Thursday, June 16th from 11:00am until the time of service at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to Hospice of Northeast Georgia 743 Spring St NE Gainesville, GA 30501. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, 120 Scenic Highway, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 (770-963-2411) has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Kimberly Ann King

May 5, 1964 - June 10, 2022