Kimberly Antwinette Porter

1970 - 2018

Kimberly Antwinette Porter obituary, 1970-2018, Columbus, GA

Kimberly Antwinette Porter

1970 - 2018

BORN

1970

DIED

2018

Kimberly Porter Obituary

Published by Ledger-Enquirer from Nov. 23 to Nov. 24, 2018.
Kimberly Antwinette
Porter
December 16, 1971-
November 15, 2018
Columbus, GA- Ms. Kimberly A. Porter, 47, formerly of Columbus, GA died on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at her Los Angeles, CA home. A funeral service for Ms. Porter will be conducted at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Cascade Hills Church, 727 54th St, Columbus, GA 31904. Bishop Noel Jones will be officiating and will deliver the eulogy. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, 4500 St. Mary's Rd, Columbus, GA 31907. There will be no public viewing according to the Charles E. Huff's International Funeral Home, Inc., 927-5th Avenue, Columbus, GA.
Ms. Kimberly Porter was born on December 16, 1970 to Jake Porter and the late Sarah Porter in Columbus, GA. where she enjoyed a happy childhood and fell in love with music, singing, and marching band.
After graduating from Columbus High School in 1988 at age 17, Kim and her mother bought a one-way ticket to New York City and pursued her dream of becoming a model. She captured the attention of some of New York's top modeling agencies and signed with Wilhelmina Agency, one of the most renowned talent management agencies in the world.
Kim's modeling career took her around the globe and brought her worldwide recognition. She cat-walked across many stages and quickly became the Cover Girl for various global brands and premiere fashion magazines. She worked alongside legendary models Kimora Lee Simmons to Veronica Webb and Naomi Campbell. During her lifetime, Kim's work found her traveling to Ibiza-Spain, Paris, Brazil, Bora Bora, Japan, St. Tropez, Italy, Amsterdam, Africa, Monte Carlo, South of France, Dominican Republic, Anguilla, Jamaica, and more.
Throughout her career, Kim did global modeling campaigns for Revlon, Coors, and Tommy Hilfiger; she made appearances on MTV, Access Hollywood, VH1, and The Cosby Show; and she appeared in various TV shows and motion pictures, including her debut starring role opposite singer 'Ciara' in the film, "Mama I want to Sing;" The Brothers; Wicked, Games; and Single Ladies.
Kim was preceded in death by her mother Sarah Lee Porter; grandmother, Veola Porter, grandfather Jake D. Porter, Sr. and uncles Leonard Goodwin and Alvin Ross.
Surviving and feeling a definite loss is her dear grandmother Lila Mae Star; her loving father Jake D. Porter, Jr. and his wife Georgine Porter; longtime partner and soulmate Sean Combs; his mother Janice Combs; beloved children; sons, Quincy Taylor Brown and Christian Casey Combs, twin daughters, Jessie James Combs and D'lila Star Combs; children in love, Justin Dior Combs and Chance Zuri Combs; her Godfather and mentor Dr. Robert L. Wright; step sisters, Jolena Green, Kaly Green, Manuela Green, Vicky Brinkman, Cathy Cabrera, Silvia Capolarello; step-brother, Steven Marossy; aunts and uncles, Carolyn Ross, Deloris Porter Doleman (Dan Jr. ), Ibrahim Mumin (Carole), Melvin Porter and Gwendolyn Porter Johnson (James); first cousins, Keith Goodwin (Shawn), Dreka Goodwin, Danita Doleman, Donna Doleman Dickerson (Brian), Ahmed Porter, Melany Porter Reynolds (Shun), Dr. Jake Porter, III (Megan), Robert Porter (Gina), Velvet Venters, Kimberly Johnson (Santoria) and Travia Powell; many other dear cousins: Quamori Goodwin, Keithan Goodwin, Quintez Goodwin, Zurie Goodwin, Zoe Goodwin, Shane Floyd, Shawna Floyd, AJ Lewis, Braylon Dickerson, Ahmed Porter, II, McKynlee Porter, Madisyn Porter, Ryann Porter, Kaliyah Johnson, Kimayah Johnson, Kyree Johnson, Raven Powell, and Juan Powell and many other relatives and close friends.

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May 10, 2025

Tony Alexander posted to the memorial.

November 18, 2024

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November 17, 2024

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Tony Alexander

May 10, 2025

Condolences, I was born in the area. Jehovah keep...

Darlene Blowe

November 18, 2024

Continue to Rest In Peace Beautiful

Karen Brunson

November 17, 2024

When we were kids in elementary my oldest sister and I were kids that walked she and Keith home to their grandmother's house. I remember her mom coming to the class when we had an event in class. That's when the class saw her mom.

Nikki

November 18, 2023

In loving memory of Lady KP

Taswiyah Raoof

November 18, 2023

I see you working your magic!

Karen Brunson

November 17, 2023

I remember her when we in elementary school. We had classes together and sometimes we walked home after school together also with Keith.

Edith Coleman

November 17, 2023

Continue to rest in God´s Holy Peace!

Yanique Webb

July 14, 2023

Hi Kimberly A Porter,

I am Yanique L Webb. You need to wake up now. Come finish your business and help me while you are at it. Wake up now Kimberly Porter your twin girls

Thank u

Jessica Chaney

May 12, 2023

Thinking of you

Carlene & Darlene

November 17, 2022

We met this Beautiful Queen at a fashion show. We will always remember what you told us. Continue to rest KP.

Karen Brunson

November 17, 2022

I remember her from my Rigdon Road days. I remember walking with her and her cousin Keith. I remember being in the mall and she walked up on me. We both were surprised to see one another. My family moved to a different neighborhood and I hadn't seen her in years during this time.

Edith Coleman

November 28, 2020

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Nikki Potts

November 27, 2020

May the beautiful fond memories of Lady KP continue to live on.

Gretchen Winfield

November 18, 2020

Zeleathea Green

November 17, 2020

Continue to rest in heavenly peace Lady KP.

Edith Coleman

November 17, 2020

Continue to Rest In Peace! Angle Kimberly .

Jody Moses

November 17, 2020

Rest in Heaven Beautiful One.

Edith Coleman

November 17, 2019

Continue to rest in God
Edith Coleman
Columbus, GA

Buffalo Soldier

Alvin Finlay

November 17, 2019

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Amanda

December 14, 2018

Sorry for the loss of this beautiful soul, she touched so many! May she forever rest in heaven with the lord!

Jody Moses

November 26, 2018

My high school friend, Rest in Heaven BEAUTIFUL ONE.

Derrick Roberson

November 26, 2018

In this sorrowful time, I would like to extend to you my heartfelt condolences. May our Lord comfort you and your loved ones. God is still in control!

Dwayne Bickham, Sr.

November 25, 2018

In God's care, rest in peace.

Mrs Davis

November 25, 2018

Sleep in peace

November 25, 2018

REST N PEACE BEAUTIFUL

Roderick Thomas

November 25, 2018

Thank you Kim for being a part of our lives. You were a great inspiration to us all. Sleep Well Black Queen !! ,Thank you Kim for being a part of our lives. You were a great inspiration to us all. Sleep Well Black Queen !!

Minister Beverly Williams

November 24, 2018

May GOD BLESS and keep your family in perfect peace. You will be missed Kim and we know you are a Angel looking down on your Children and Family. Rest Well in the arms of JESUS!!!

Ondi Love

November 24, 2018

My sincere heartfelt condolences. May God strength, give understanding, and comfort you all at this difficult time.

Keke Bussey

November 24, 2018

Sorry for y'all loss and I will continue to keep the entire family in my prayers during this tough time and know that our God is awesome an awesome God he reign forever and he can move a mountain and keep us in the valley and hide us from the rain and he will be there with y'all all the time just know. I pray that God send his angles over the porters family and combs family give them strength in Jesus name amen.

Pamela Johnson

November 24, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with the Porter family and her children. Kim was a beautiful person. I went to the same high school with Kim. I will continue to pray for strength to get by this.

Nita

November 24, 2018

May the love of God bless your kids and your entire family,Sean Combs with continued pray God will cover you.

Carrie Martin

November 24, 2018

Rest in peace Kimberly God loves you best.

Shona Robinson

November 24, 2018

God truly gained an Angel!



Rest in love, Shona R.

Addie HAMILTON

November 24, 2018

Praying for the family asking God to give you all strength and peace during this difficult time

Yvonne Brown

November 24, 2018

Prayers and Condolences to the Porter and Combs Family. May God give her Children strength to go on without there Mother.

Shern Belisle

November 24, 2018

So sorry for your loss SIP Kim

November 24, 2018

My sincere condolences to the family of Kimberly Porter. May the God of Comfort continue to

Linda Madry

November 24, 2018

My heart ❤is heavy just to know that such a Beautiful Angel and loving Mother has left behind Four Beautiful Children plus Sean Combs Son Justin behind in Mourning .And to Mr.Sean Combs my CondolencesandPrayers are with you ,Her Children's and Her Family and dear friends as well as Models ,Celerbities whom love her also and your Fans . I pray for Strength and peace in Jesus name ,Amen Your Fan Mr.Combs since you started your Journey ❤

Verna Roundtree

November 24, 2018

May the Porter and Combs family find the strength that they all need during this time and for the days to follow. My sincere condolences to both of the families and friends.

Giron Helen

November 24, 2018

Paz en su tumba y fuerza y mucha fortaleza para su familia y amigos en especial a sus hijos

Latonya Mims

November 24, 2018

Rest In Peace

Giron Helen

November 24, 2018

Paz en su tumba y fuerza y mucha fortaleza para su familia y amigos en especial a sus hijos

Sister Moon

November 24, 2018

Sending Prayers UP for Kim and her Family-my heart aches for her Beloved Children and it is my most fervent hope that they will continue on. Weeping endures for a night, but Joy comes in the morning....God will take care of all of you, if you let Him. May Darling Kim rest in Blessed Peace and may all of you know the Sweet Gifts of God's Comfort and Healing at this most difficult time. Namaste.

November 24, 2018

SIP

Renata Casiel

November 24, 2018

Rest Beautiful! I pray your beautiful kids, Diddy, family, friends, and fans can somehow find a way to get through this extremely difficult time. I felt compelled to sends prayers as I followed your career, but mostly admired your loving displays of affection to your children biological and extended. May God put his loving arms around everyone hurting from Kims passing

Christine Washington

November 24, 2018

To the children, family and friends of Kim - as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love that Kim has poured into each of you during her time here on earth.

Tonya Evans

November 24, 2018

PRAYERS GOING TO THE FAMILY. LOSING AN MOTHER. I KNOW. AND IT'S HARD AT TIMES. BUT IT'S WILL EASE UP A LITTLE. BUT WILL NEVER GO AWAY. BUT IT WILL GIVE YOU POWER AND ENGERY TO KEEP MOVING ON IN LIFE. KIM PORTER IS AN BEAUTIFUL ANGEL NOW. LOOKING DOWN ON EACH ONE OF YOU. KEEP YOUR HEADS AND SOULS UP. PRAYING FOR THE PORTER AND COMBS FAMILY.

Brandi Davis

November 24, 2018

sending condolences,love and prayers to the porter family and friends.
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Raquel Thompson

November 24, 2018

May God comfort your children and your family. Blessings from Va

Tanya Givens

November 24, 2018

REST IN PEACE

KATHRYN JEFFERSON

November 24, 2018

PRAYING THAT YOU ALLOW GOD TO BE WITH YOU THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME OF GRIEF. LOSING A MOTHER, DAUGHTER AND LOVE ONE IS HARD TO ACCEPT AT TIMES. MAY YOU ALL BE SURROUNDED BY LOVE. PRAYING FOR ALL THE CHILDREN, THE PORTERS AND COMBS FAMILIES. KIM IS A BEAUTIFUL ANGEL WITH GOD.

Phyllis Helper

November 24, 2018

What a beautiful legacy Lady Kim Porter leaves behind -4 beautiful children a true testament to her grace and beauty. Kim the road home has no stones-Rest at the right hand of the Father in paradise.

Antoinette McCrory

November 24, 2018

RIP Beautiful ❤

Akron Ohio

November 24, 2018

REST N PEACE BEAUTIFUL

Cynthia Johnson

November 24, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with the whole family. I pray the God will wrap his arms around you all and cover you with his love.

S. Brown

November 24, 2018

Beautiful Spirit! Praying for you & family.
God's strength be with the Combs & Porter family

Donna Crenshaw

November 24, 2018

Rest In Peace Ms. Kim Porter!!!

Shannon Spencer

November 24, 2018

My condolences to the Porter, and Combs Family. I pray for your strength during this difficult time. Kim was a beautiful spirit with an even bigger heart, and has left her mark on the world! I pray her children find peace.

Dr. Sandra Tyler

November 24, 2018

You are in our prayers.
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Beatrice Hayes

November 24, 2018

Rest in peace From the Hayes Family Columbus Ga.Your family is in our prayers

Andrea Dorsey

November 24, 2018

May God be with you sweet Angel. Prayers for the Porter, Combs family! RIP Kimberly Porter

Ruth Sparks-Anderson

November 24, 2018

Condolences to the family. Although I didn't know Kim personally, but Ms Leila Mae was a frequent name mentioned by my aunt Agnes. May peace be with you all today and always during these days of sorry. May God wrap His arm of Comfort, protection around her children always! You all are in my thoughts & prayers...

joley martin

November 24, 2018

I am praying for the family and friends of Ms. Porter, I did not know her personally but I read about what a lovely mother and friend she was, and what a beautiful soul she was. God bless her.

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Tracey Smith-Duncan

November 24, 2018

My condolences to the Porter, Star, Goodwin, Brown and Combs family. Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God continue to bless and watch over her beautiful children. RIH Kim!!

Danielle Dani Blackwell

November 24, 2018

Such a beautiful spirit. Although she has left us for her heavenly home, her legacy will live on. Kim left a body of work that will continue on through her beloved children, family, and friends, like her sister Eboni Ware. Praying for the Porter & Combs families and all those who loved her. May God continue to comfort, heal, and bless you abundantly.

Casey Hester

November 24, 2018

Keeping you all in our prayers during this difficult time. May she be at peace and rest easy as she is an angle with wings watching over her children now. ❤

yvette

November 24, 2018

#beauti4lbrwngirl 18...peace!

Shameki Nottingham

November 24, 2018

Praying for the Porter Family and Combs Family. God Bless and forever comfort your hearts with happy memories and love.

Renee Harding

November 24, 2018

She had such a sweet spirit about her... I went to Columbus High with her... She never made anyone feel less than she treated everyone with love and compassion... Praying for her family... Renee Harding

Chella D and Family

November 24, 2018

To Kim's children: Our sincerest prayers go out to you. Make your Mommy proud in all you do while on this earth. May you allow God Almighty to guide you and give you strength, comfort and peace within your hearts every single day. John 3:16

Jackie Tyler

November 24, 2018

My condolences to the family. A beautiful soul has left the earth to reign as a guardian angel to one's she loved most. Your daughter, mother, and soulmate will forever be with you. The Creator will now protect her until you all meet again. Rest In Paradise beautiful one...

Mikai Carter

November 24, 2018

My heart aches for your children . May God cover and hold them near . Gone too soon my frIend ....

Okesia Etheridge

November 24, 2018

Prayers for the family

Katina Ward RN BSN

November 24, 2018

Praying for your family. Rest in heaven pretty lady..

Patsy Roberson

November 24, 2018

My heartfelt condolences and prayers for family, I will continue to pray for family in this difficult times.
REST IN PARADISE KIM

Antionette McGriff

November 24, 2018

Sending condolences from Houston, Texas may God welcome you in his loving arms. Peace and grace to the family better days ahead.

November 24, 2018

My condolences and Prayers to the family. I grew up around Puff and Al as they were friends with family and Heav. My continued prayers for her children and family.

Tina Hart

November 24, 2018

Condolences to The Porter, Combs, and Brown Family and to all of Kim's Friends and Fans...May GOD wrap his arms around everyone who loved this beautiful Queen! You were loved and will be missed You will be a guardian angel to your beautiful children and family! Rip!

Delia Banks Bass

November 24, 2018

I don't know you personally. However, have watched and followed you since the 90's hip hop era and also watched as you raised those kids over the years. The entire family is just simply gorgeous. You were our real life " Black Barbie"; so gorgeous, chocolate and amazingly beautiful. May you rest in eternally peace. Continued prayers for the kids amd the rest of the family.

Vicki Perry

November 24, 2018

Prayers for the family. She will be missed. May Gods light keep and be with you .

Stephanie Dowell

November 24, 2018

To the Porter and Combs Family, May God comfort you and give you peace that surpasses all understanding. May you always remember your beautiful mother. She is always with in your heart and soul. You are in my prayers. Love you! Love you more!

Renee Bush

November 24, 2018

You are a beautiful soul and the whole world will miss you You were one of a kind. My condolences to your family and your children I know you loved them dearly Rest In Peace beautiful angel

Lakita Turner

November 24, 2018

God bless the porter an combs an al b sure family an Kim Rest In Peace

Quita Portis

November 24, 2018

My heartfelt sympathies goes out to all of kim's Family and friends. It's funny how you feel about someone that you didn't even know but feel that you know through her pictures and her children. Stay strong Sean.

Celena James

November 24, 2018

Mourn with those that Mourn, my Prayers are to the family especially the children. As a mother this hurts but God is Faithful and will Comfort you. He will never leave you

Olandria Bing

November 24, 2018

To The Porter, Brown

Chan

November 24, 2018

Condolences to the Porter and Combs families: May God keep you in perfect peace, in Jesus' name. Amen.

Melnee Perry

November 24, 2018

My heart goes out to her loving children family and friends may she rest in eternal peace

ReShonda Parker

November 24, 2018

I didn't know Kim personally, but I pray you all will accept my sincere and deepest condolences. I went to Columbus high and I had friends that knew Kim. My grandmother told me Kim use to hang out with people from my family when she was younger. I wish I'd had a chance to meet her because she sounded like an amazing and beautiful person both outside and in. I modeled and had dreams of bigger things and it was awesome to see someone from Columbus make it ! She was an inspiration to many as well. It's amazing how you can not know someone personally, but feel tremendous sadness. To Kim's family and friends, please know that she is with the Lord and she's just fine! I know that won't take away your pain, but I pray it gives you strength to move forward. Please know that God is always there and just like God, love and life are Eternal. Kim will forever be by your sides til you meet again. It's the ones left behind that feel sadness and grief. That loved one goes on . She's in a beautiful place surrounded by love and light right now! My prayers to you all and I pray you strength. Lean on him, he will never let you fall. I am also a mother and want to say to her children, your mother loves you. Continue making her proud. Always know she's there with you. Prayers to you all

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