Kimberly Ann Williams

We gather with heavy hearts to honor and celebrate the life of someone who meant so much to each of us. It's hard, almost impossible to put into words the amount of love we all shared for her. With every passing day, the ache seems to grow a little deeper. But even through the pain, there is so much beauty in remembering who she was.

Kimberly Ann Williams, 58, of Mobile, AL, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025. She was born in North Kansas City, MO, on July 3, 1967, to Robert M. Zentz and Dianne Broadus.

She was preceded in death by her father, Robert M. Zentz, and stepfather, Marlyn Hudson, as well as her sister, Sheila Box. And though she has been reunited with her father and sister in heaven, her love continues through the family she cherished here on earth.

Her beloved mother, Dianne Hudson, whom she cherished and spoke with daily, shared an eternal bond. Please keep her mother close in prayer as she navigates life, adjusting to her absence in presence- but never in love.

She was a devoted mother to Christina and Dexter Tate, Joshua and Michelle Parker, Justin and Shannon Frison, Monica Zentz, Jeremy Bankston, and Justin Bankston. Her children were her greatest pride, and she made sure each of them knew how deeply she loved them.

Her joy only multiplied as her family grew. She was a proud grandmother to Alexis and Aaron Sheehan, Katelynn Stevens, Jesslynn and Kynlee Dunaway, Anthony Frison, Faith Gibbs, Justin Frison Jr., Aziel Frison, Keyunnew Jordan, and Keylen Zentz. And her love extended to the next generation, with her two great-grandchildren, Kolton and Baylor, who brought light to her later years.

She shared a special bond with her sisters, Misty Monte and her husband David, and brother Marlyn Hudson and his wife Monica. She also had a lifelong best friend, Scott Bauer, who was like family to her in every way.

Her love stretched beyond immediate family to her nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and countless friends who were all touched by her love.

Out of all the angels in heaven, I know without a doubt she is one of the most beautiful. I can still hear her voice saying, "I'm so proud of you. " She spoke those words so often and so sincerely- not just to her children, but to everyone she loved. That was her way. She lifted people, made them feel seen, and always left you knowing that you mattered.

Her smile had a way of lighting up every room she entered. Her laughter was contagious, and her presence demanded love.

Wherever she was, there were always stories being told, memories being shared, and laughter filling the space. The "do you remember" she loved to say will echo in our hearts for eternity, along with the hugs, the "I love yous," and the way she looked at you that left no doubt- you knew you were loved.

The battles she faced in this life were many, but she fought through them all with a courage and determination that inspired everyone around her. She showed us what it meant to endure hardship and still love without limitations. Her life was not easy, but her love was strong and unconditional. That's the kind of legacy she leaves behind.

Her absence leaves a space that words cannot fill. We will miss her deeply- the sound of her laugh, the warmth of her embrace, the comfort of her presence. Yet we take comfort in knowing that her spirit will always live on. She lives in our memories. She lives in our laughter. She lives in the way we choose to love one another, because she taught us how.

So, while today we grieve, we also celebrate. We celebrate the gift of her life, the love she gave so freely, and the impact she made on every single person who took even a moment in her presence. Though the pain of losing her is heavy, we can find peace in knowing she is finally free- free from battles, free from pain, and shining down on us with that same beautiful smile.

She will be missed dearly, but she will never, ever be forgotten; forgetting a love that powerful isn't possible. That kind of love lives forever.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Valhalla Memorial Funeral Home from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., followed by a chapel service at 12:00 p.m. Interment will be at Valhalla Memorial Gardens.