Kim Denise Kuykendall Smith
Kim D. (Kuykendall) Smith slipped quietly from our midst to experience eternal rest, free from life’s pain on November 30, 2021 at 5:00 am at Norfolk Health and Rehabilitation Center, Norfolk, VA.
Kim Denise Kuykendall Smith was born on September 4, 1958 to the parents of Dollie Mae (Peeples) Wells and the late Ronald Dean Kuykendall.
Kim is a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, Class of 1976. Following graduation, she attended Norfolk State University. Kim later left NSU and began working for the Federal Government, as an Inventory Management Specialist at the Fleet and Industrial Supply Center in Norfolk, VA for over 32 years. After retiring, Kim started her second career with the City of Virginia Beach while also working part time at QVC.
Kim was a Bibliophile, a lover of books and she enjoyed working at the library during her retirement. Often times Kim would pick up a new book and would read the entire book in one day, when she wasn’t shopping. Everyone who knew Kim also knew of her beloved birds, Razzy and Jazzy. They were her babies. When Kim became ill, it broke her heart that she had to find them a new home, but she realized she was too ill to continue to take care of them.
In addition to her father, Kim was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Earl Dean Kuykendall and Solomon Wayne (Swayne) Kuykendall and maternal grandparents Vernell Peeples, Sr. and Bettie Wilkerson Peeples. Also, her stepfather James F. Wells. Uncles Vernell Peeples Jr, Henry Kuykendall and Aunts Betty Jean Boone and Merle Kuykendall Ware.
Kim leaves to cherish her memory, her mother Dollie Mae Peeples Wells, Sister Sherri L. Kuykendall-Pulliam, and brother-in-law Frank Pulliam III, niece Kourtney D. Cagle-Johnson (Jordan) and nephew Keith Jamal Pulliam. Also her great niece Charlotte Lynn Cagle-Johnson, uncles James Peeples (Barbara), Matthew Peeples, Milton Peeples (Cheryl), aunts Geraldine Epps (Robert), Elsie Whitehead (Moses), Carolyn Parker (Larry), Sharon Sampson (Tony)and a host of other family members and friends.
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Joyce G Smith says
December 6, 2021 at 6:02 pmEarth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. To the entire family, my heart aches with you during this difficult time, but we serve a God that makes no mistakes. May His Grace and Peace be with you all in the days ahead. Love to you all. 💜🌹💜
Joyce Purvy says
December 8, 2021 at 9:07 pmMay the care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get through the days ahead. My most sincere condolences to all of my family during this difficult time. Much love to you all!
Kevin Brunner says
December 6, 2021 at 8:15 pmMy Condolences to the family, friends and love ones. She will be missed.I pray that the LORD will comfort the family during these times. May GOD Bless
Charles -& Josephine Hargrave says
December 6, 2021 at 9:26 pmTo the family. Our sincere Condolencr
Sheila Grace says
December 8, 2021 at 4:13 pmSending prayers and condolences to the Family! Kim was always very pleasant and outgoing. God Bless you all during this difficult time!
Joann V Cooper says
December 10, 2021 at 5:45 pmMy bff for life..I will always love you and I thank God for the years of friendship for 51 years..
I’m going to miss you bff..
Joann Southall Cooper
Kim & Joann …
Marguerite Askew says
December 7, 2021 at 6:01 pmKim’s beautiful and innocent smile along with her adorable personality will surely be missed. Condolences to the family. May God’s repeated Blessings be yours.
Deborah Swinson says
December 8, 2021 at 8:07 amCondolences to the family. I’m so sorry for your loss. Kim and I went to school together. She was a beautiful person inside and out….
Aquatta & Dana Arnold says
December 8, 2021 at 10:59 amI am so sorry for your loss. We worked together at the Naval Supply Center. I will miss her smile and saying hello. May God Keep your family in your time of need.
Marita Evans says
December 8, 2021 at 12:47 pmSherri, my heart goes our to you and your family during this time. I pray God provides you and your mother strength, covering, and comfort during this time
Carolyn N. Riddick says
December 10, 2021 at 12:51 amThis is so hard..and I’m going to sincerely miss my “Sista ‘Sissy’ Gurl”. But I know GOD knows best..no more pains, etc. & she has now received her ‘Wings’ & is ‘Free’!! We loved you but GOD loved you best & did not want you to suffer. You may be ‘gone from sight’ … but “memories” last forever!! ‘Love & Healing Blessings’ to “Mrs. Dollie”, “Sherri” & the entire (‘tight knit’) Family. Will miss you ’My Friend’.🌹
Roslyn "Twiggy" Moore says
December 8, 2021 at 3:45 pmSending condolences and prayers to Kim’s family. We were classmates at Woodrow Wilson HS. She was the sweetest person ever and will surely be missed! May she R.I.Paradise in God’s arms.
Janett L. Hodnett says
December 9, 2021 at 10:26 amMay happy memories carry you all thourgh this sorrowful time. Wishing you and your family strength and peace. I am here when you need to talk. Love to you all.
LaVerne Moore Bagley says
December 9, 2021 at 3:29 pmMy deepest sympathy to Dollie and the family. Keeping you in prayer. Your Norfolk State University Family and Retirees mourn with you and send loving thoughts.
>Estherine J. Harding says
December 9, 2021 at 3:59 pmMrs. Wells and family, please accept my condolence and prayers in the passing of your daughter, Kim. May God bless and comfort you during this so very difficult time. Kim was very much loved and will be missed by so many.
Estherine J. Harding, NSU Retiree
Jane & Johnnie Boykins says
December 9, 2021 at 4:36 pmYou and your family are in my heart and mind. My condolences on the passing of your daughter.
Anita Brabson says
December 9, 2021 at 4:57 pmI express my deepest sympathy to the family. I pray that God will bear you up on eagles’ wings and restore unto you the joy of thy salvation and uphold you with the right hand of His righteousness. Stay focused on the Creator. Earth has no sorrows that God cannot heal. Humbly. NSU, Retiree
Ethel and Tommy Cox says
December 9, 2021 at 6:21 pmMrs. Wells, Sherri, and family, we extend our deepest condolences to each of you. Mrs. Wells, it was in 1975 when I met you and you introduced me to Kim. Her beautiful smile and personality will be truly missed. We pray that you will find peace, strength and comfort during this difficult time as God continues to bless you.
NSU Retiree and Co-Worker
Belinda (Hyman) Griffin says
December 9, 2021 at 7:40 pmTo Ms. Dollie and Sherri my deepest condolences on the passing of Kim. She and I were classmates during our Woodrow Wilson high school days. I also had really nice conversations with her while working at the Naval base. She was always a very kind person. Kim will be greatly missed.
Bobbie and Ernestine Westbrook says
December 10, 2021 at 12:16 pmTo Sherrie, Mrs. Dollie and family. Our deepest condolences. My God’s strength and peace 🕊️ rest on you all.
Barbara W. Walker, NSURA says
December 9, 2021 at 11:41 pmTo Dollie Wells:
So sorry to learn of your loss. Condolences to you and your family. May God grant you peace and comfort during this time of sorry.
Love and Blessings.
Rosa Herron says
December 10, 2021 at 7:05 amI would like to extend my love to you and your family during your time of grief. Remembering the memories of Kim as she lived her life and supported you so much. She was a daughter who truly loved her mother so much. She will be missed, but God has her in his bosom. Her outstanding life will be remembered by all who knew and loved her. God bless you and your family.
Kimberly & Glenn Trent says
December 10, 2021 at 10:57 amPlease accept our deepest condolences for the loss of your dear sister. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family as you try to make it through this most difficult time. May she Rest In Peace and her memories be a blessing to you. Love you!
Debbie Eisen says
December 10, 2021 at 11:05 amGrieving my loss of a Dear-Dear Friend – our love of The Temptations is how we met decades ago. Rest in Sweet Peace – Power & Love Beautiful Lady – I will always love you.
Bobbie and Ernestine Westbrook says
December 10, 2021 at 12:16 pmTo Sherrie, Mrs. Dollie and family. Our deepest condolences. My God’s strength and peace 🕊️ rest on you all.
Joann V Cooper says
December 10, 2021 at 5:47 pmMy bff for life..I will always love you and I thank God for the years of friendship for 51 years..
I’m going to miss you bff..
Joann Southall Cooper
Kim & Joann …
Pamela Northern-Eley says
December 10, 2021 at 11:46 pmI want to express my sincere condolences to the family of Kim Smith. May God bring you peace and comfort during this trying time. I worked with Kim at the Fleet and Industrial Supply Center. Please know that Kim was an extraordinary person with the unique talent of making complicated things look easy. Those who had the pleasure to know her are blessed with fond memories of her presence. God Bless All!
Areena Lowe says
December 11, 2021 at 7:36 amMrs. Wells and family… As you go through the days ahead, I pray for your strength and peace that are covered by God’s love. We are human. We hurt. We cry. God hears those cries, sees the tears. Continue to seek God. Let us stir up the pot of prayer! Your help comes from the Lord. Remember, He never sleeps! May His Peace guard your hearts and minds. With deepest sympathy and love.
Rev Joyce Mackey-Foster says
December 14, 2021 at 6:32 pmPraying for the family and many friends
Shannelle says
December 14, 2021 at 9:46 pmMy QVC buddy. Just finding out of your passing. A beautiful soul. We had some good memories. You definitely help me through some tough days dealing with those crazy Qvc people. Never a dull moment with you. My Virgo and crab eating friend. You will truly be missed.
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