Kimree Dawkins-Johnson

Kimree Dawkins-Johnson, fondly known as Kim by all who knew and loved her, embarked on her eternal journey on November 27, 2025, amidst the changing leaves of Chicago, Illinois. Born on a bright summer day, August 1, 1961, in the warm heart of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Kim's life was a testament to the power of love, compassion, and an unyielding spirit of joy that touched every soul she encountered.
A beacon of unwavering love, Kim was the cherished daughter of Mattie, a beloved sister to Lindsay, Joe, Petite, and Darlene, and the proud and doting mother to Davon, Jerel, Cruise, and her daughter, Sheira. Her family was the cornerstone of her life, an infinite source of pride and happiness that illuminated her world.
Kim's passion for culinary arts crafted her career path as a Kitchen Supervisor and Chef, where her infectious laughter and storytelling were as much a staple as her sumptuous dishes that fed the body and soul. Her hands, eternally blessed with the gift of creating warmth not just in her kitchen but in the hearts of all who gathered around her table, were a testament to her spiritual calling.
Uplifting the spirits of everyone around her, Kim's interests in cooking, dancing, and listening to music wove an intricate tapestry of beauty and fellowship. Her zest for life was a melody that resonated in perfect harmony with her spiritual faith. She moved through life much like a dance, with steps of grace, resilience, and fervor, teaching us that even in the face of unknown destinies, we could waltz with the waves and find peace in the music of our souls.
Describing Kim as loving, funny, and thoughtful would be an understatement, for these are but echoes of the profound impact she had on our lives. Her laughter was a balm for weary hearts, her insights a source of inspiration, and her presence a comforting embrace, reminding us that we were all deeply loved and wonderfully cherished.
Kim nurtured a deep connection with the divine and harnessed her gift of gab to elevate her conversations to passages of enlightenment. She shared wisdom with the grace of a gentle stream, leading us to the vast oceans of our potential. Inspirational in every word and gesture, Kim encouraged us to find strength in vulnerability, power in humility, and immense beauty in the simplicity of caring for one another.
Today, as we honor the life of Kimree Dawkins-Johnson, let us embody the principles she valued most: to cook with love, to dance with abandon, to sing the joys of life, to cherish our loved ones, and to tread softly upon the earth with a kind and thoughtful heart. The legacy she leaves behind is one of laughter, love, and the precious reminder that life is not about the possessions we acquire but the memories we craft and the love we share.
Kim's sojourn on earth may have reached its twilight, but the dawn of her memory rises with the sun each day, casting a warmth that will forever glow in the hearts of those she has left behind. Though she has ascended to a higher congregation, where spirits dance free and hearts know no sorrow, our beloved Kim remains everlasting in our hearts, a spiritual guide from the heavens above. She is not gone; she has simply transitioned into the next phase of her eternal existence, leaving us with a legacy that will not be dimmed by time but will continue to inspire and guide us through our own life's journey.