Kimberly Richelle Howard Taylor Obituary (1969

On the afternoon of September 13, 1969, our Lord blessed and entrusted the late Kay F. Howard and Walter L. Taylor Sr. to love and nurture one of His beloved angels, Kimberly Richelle. She was the first child of the pair and the first grandchild for both the Howard and Taylor families. She was showered with so much love that she shared it with everyone she encountered throughout her life. Beautiful inside and out, she was chosen to compete in many pageants during high school. Her caring and loving nature led her to become a Certified Nursing Assistant, and later, her love for cleanliness and order inspired her to become a housekeeper. Whatever her duty, she performed it with pride and care. Despite all her endeavors, her only child, Jwuan Kyndria Ya-shea Taylor, was her proudest achievement. Kimberly was a lover of life, family, and fun. She was known for her wit, love of music and dancing, her favorite drinks, and her numerous daily phone calls to her siblings (which are sorely missed). Before hanging up, she always said, "Love y'all," -- and that, she truly did. She was a known fighter, and she fought until October 29, 2025, when she completed her earthly assignment and was called back to her angelic duties with the Lord. We are grateful to God for sharing her with us for 56 years as a daughter, mother, grandmother, niece, sister, cousin, and friend. She wore every title proudly. She leaves to cherish her fond memories: her loving daughter, Jwuan Kyndria Ya-shea Taylor; six grandchildren -- Kavion Taylor, Kanadia Taylor, Kavarre Taylor, Kamauri Taylor, Kanaria Taylor, and Kendrick Taylor, all of Statesboro, GA; her father, Walter Lee Taylor Sr., and stepmother, Linda Taylor; sisters Latonya Brinson of Waldorf, Maryland, Inga Paulk of Statesboro, Kendra Taylor of Lithonia, GA, and Ternisha Davis of Statesboro, GA; two loving brothers, Walter Lee Taylor Jr. and Corey Taylor, both of Statesboro, GA; maternal aunt Linda Howard of Mableton, GA; paternal aunt Brenda Williams of Statesboro, GA; and one paternal uncle, Robert (Claira) Taylor of Valdosta, GA. She also leaves a host of nieces and nephews who were more like her children, sharing a deep mutual love and adoration. In order of eldest to youngest: Waltavian L. Taylor, Joshua Donaldson, Keondra Taylor, Kenyada Taylor, Kenya Mynia Taylor, Daronta, Shala, and Essence Davis, Kavia Taylor, Cameron Kidd, Mariyah, A'miyah, Walter Taylor III, Marlie Donaldson, and Jonah Wesley. She shared a special bond with many cousins, including John (Kitty) Johnson, her dance partner; Temeka Johnson, Tonisha (Marcus) Johnson Bracey, Varie Williams, Victoria Cooper-Cody, and Sheila Williams. She truly loved all her family. Public viewing for Ms. Kimberly Taylor will be held from 2:00PM to 6:00PM on Saturday, November 8, 2025 . The family will receive visitors for the family visitation from 6:00PM - 8:00PM at the funeral home. Funeral services to honor the life and legacy of Ms. Taylor will be held on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 3:00PM at Agape Worship Center, 810 W Grady St. Ext., Statesboro, GA 30458. In honoring the wishes of Ms. Taylor, her final disposition will be cremation. Matthew H. Lovett & Son's Funeral Home, LLC is in charge of final arrangements. Family and friends may sign the online register book, express online condolences, send flowers or other memorial gifts via our website.