Kim Luviana Echols

Kim Luviana Echols obituary, Memphis, TN

Kim Luviana Echols

Kim Echols Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by R.S. Lewis & Sons Funeral Home - Walnut Grove on Jan. 9, 2026.
Kim Luviana Rodgers Echols, 62, of Memphis, TN passed away on January 06, 2026 at her home in Memphis, Tennessee. Kim was born on September 24,1963 to Fred Rodgers and Jessie Harris Rodgers in Memphis, Tennessee. She married Jeffery Echols Sr. She is survived by her spouse Jeffery Echols Sr; two children, Jeffery Echols II (Tensia) and Breana Echols; one grandchild True ; her mother, Jessie Rodgers; and one sister, Karen Harts. She is preceded in death by her father, Fred Rodgers and grandson Carson Casey. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 16th, 2026 from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at R.S. Lewis and Sons Funeral Homes 2944 Walnut Grove Road Memphis, TN. Funeral services will be on Saturday, January 17th, 2026 at 12:00 PM in the St Stephen Baptist Church 508 N Third Memphis, TN. Burial will take place at Memorial Park Southwoods.

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January 16, 2026

Arletta Nightingale posted to the memorial.

January 10, 2026

Hollye Martin Shotwell posted to the memorial.

January 9, 2026

R.S. Lewis & Sons Funeral Home - Walnut Grove posted an obituary.

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Arletta Nightingale

January 16, 2026

Sending Prayers to your gamily!!! You have my condolences and may God give you peace, strength, faith and love through this trying time!!!
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Hollye Martin Shotwell

January 10, 2026

My family and I have precious memories of Kim: family friend, church member, beauty consultant, Sorority Sister & community servant. Her presence will be missed.
Claudette Lacey, Tracey Shotwell & I extend our deepest sympathy to the Rodgers & Echols family.

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2944 Walnut Grove Rd, Memphis, TN 38111

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January 16, 2026

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