Kimberly Shanta Maxey

Kimberly Shanta Maxey obituary, Rockford, IL

Kimberly Shanta Maxey

Kimberly Maxey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. on Jan. 7, 2023.
Kimberly Shanta Maxey, of Loves Park, IL departed this earthly life January 1, 2023. She was born May 21, 1974 in Vickburg, MS the daughter of Ella Maxey and Sylvester Boose. Kimberly lived in Rockford most of her life coming from Vicksburg. She was a member of Second Christian Church. Kimberly was employed as a Registered Nurse by OSF St. Anthony Medical Center five years before becoming ill. She graduated from Guilford High School Class of 1992 and later received her Bachelors Degree from Highland College.
Kimberly leaves to cherish many loving memories, three sons, Gregory Watson, Brendon Turner and Deterrius Bell; three daughters, Tanetra Bell, Tacoya Bell and Tynia Flores; 12 grandchildren; fiancée, Shayne Patterson; mother, Ella Maxey and father, Sylvester Boose; sister, Tasha Boose; three brothers, Wesley Villarreal, Sylvester (Toi) Villarreal, Antwan Maxey, Kordell and Kendell Boose; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her grandson, Rahshid Anderson; sisters Sharita Maxey and Erin Boose and god mother Joan Buford.
Services will be held 1:00p.m. Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc,. 200 N. Johnston Ave.

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January 1, 2026

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December 25, 2024

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Pamela Beamus-Jefferson

January 1, 2026

Ms.Kim it's been 3 years already but it still seem like yesterday....Happy Heavenly New year and just know alot of people are missing you

Pamela Beamus-Jefferson

December 25, 2024

Merry Heavenly Christmas my friend/niece

Pamela Beamus-Jefferson

May 21, 2024

It's your Day & I hope Heaven is celebrating you the way you would of been celebrated here....HAPPY HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY ..

Capresha Stevenson

January 8, 2024

I love when me & kim would get our family together for Sunday dinner, we all would make a dish to bring to the table and Break bread as she would say. That's my dog, my bestie and I miss her dearly. 35 years of friendship. I still can't believe you gone. Keep watching over me Bestie, To my nieces and nephew, you keep your head up. Do what your mother wanted you to do in life, she loved ya'll so much. And Wanted the best for ya'll. Keep her legacy alive.
Tt, Punkin loves ya.

Pamela Beamus-Jefferson

January 1, 2024

It's been 1 year today and it still seems unreal. I hope you celebrated New Years the way lil ol kim would have cause the turn up here would of been unreal.. Man Kim I appologize once again ...continue to rest

Pamela Beamus

May 14, 2023

20 years plus we shared and it still doesnt sit right with me that I cant call or send a text .. and today I know them kids would of been celebrating you like crazy...I just wanted to say Happy Heavenly Mothers Day & you are misses dearly

Rebecca Buntyn

January 11, 2023

Our deepest condolences to you and your family

Carness and Lauretta Brown

January 11, 2023

With Deepest Sympathy May your memories and support of all who know and love you comfort you at this most difficult time.

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