Kim W. Wills
May 26, 1967 – October 27, 2022
The irrepressible Kim W. Wills was born May 26, 1967, to the late George Williams and Ruby Lee Williams in Birmingham, Alabama. She confessed hope in Christ at an early age and joined Mount Zion Baptist Church in Brighton, Alabama graduating from Brighton High School in 1985. While there, she played volleyball and was a head cheerleader. She then furthered her education by attending Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama where she was an active student, participating in volleyball, cheerleading, Stillman College Choir, Chancellorette Social Club and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, ultimately receiving her bachelor’s degree in Journalism.
After college, Kim moved to Richmond, VA and spent her entire professional career in the city working for the Internal Revenue Service, the Department of Housing and Community Development and Altria.
In 2006, she went on to receive her master’s in business administration degree from Averett University.
After marrying Aljanon C. Wills in 2007, she partnered with him and Georgina Simmons to start Milestone Counseling Services, LLC where she served as Chief Administrative Officer. Most recently, Kim worked with GENETWORx as a Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist.
Kim also valued service to her community and worked just as hard to make her world a better place. She was a Chief Election Officer for the City of Richmond, Election Board, a Board Member for the Historic Jackson Ward Association, an active member of Gravel Hill Baptist Church serving as a Trustee Board Member from 2005-2007 and a Corporate Board Member for the Richmond Healthy Start Initiative. Kim was also inducted in 2018 to the Richmond Chapter of The Links Incorporated where she served as an active member.
Kim’s greatest loves were her family and friends – giving the best of herself to everyone close to her. She took her roles as wife, mother, sister, and friend very seriously and poured into all of us with her love and dedication. She leaves to cherish her memory a loving and devoted husband of 15 years, Aljanon, and 4 beautiful children: Rashaad,36; Lauren, 35; Lydia, 14 and Langston, 9 – three brothers: Esaw (Mary) Williams of Syracuse, NY, Michael (Brenda) Williams of Richmond, VA and Roderick (Hazel) Williams of Brighton, AL – two sisters: Parthenia Craig, Fairfield, AL and Wanda Williams, Brighton, AL; and a special uncle along with a host of nieces and nephews, family and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother Ruby Lee Williams, and older sister Betty Williams.
“Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.” – Unknown
A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, November 11 at Affinity Funeral Service, 2720 Enterprise Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23294.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 12 at Gravel Hill Baptist Church, 2600 Gravel Hill Rd., Richmond, VA 23225. Interment will be private.
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My condolences to the family. When losing a loved one it can be unbearable. In the Bible book of Isaiah 25:8 Jehovah God promises soon to “swallow up death forever.” He also promises to bring back those who have fallen asleep in death (Acts 24:15). In a little while longer this kind of pain will be a thing of the past (Revelations 21:4). May these scriptures bring you comfort in this difficult time (jw.org)
Kim’s beautiful smile, effervescent personality and genuine and loving persona will live on in our memories forever. I will treasure the memories and times we shared during GHBC Women’s Retreats and various women’s ministry events that she lent her time and resources to support. My sincere condolences to the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
My sincerest condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you 🙏🏾
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Deidra Wiley, BHS C/O 87
I met Kim at a Sweet Hearts celebration at GHBC. My husband and I shared the table with Kim and her husband. Kim’s engaging personality resulted in the most endearing and meaningful conversation. It was always delightful to see her thru the years at various events. Kim’s glow when speaking of her family was beautiful. Kim was a lady of grace. My sincere condolences to her family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. 🙏🏽
Aljanon and Family, Mary and I always thought that Kim brought a loving spirit to Gravel Hill and her work as we prepared to move into our new sanctuary was height commendable. She was able to work with many different personalities and yet remain pleasant. We can never fully understand why certain people are called home while others remain. As the song goes; “We’ll understand it better by and by.”
My condolences to the family. Kim was a dear friend I met through Veronica Robinson back in the early 90’s. We were roommates during my time at VCU. We remained friends after graduation. And spent time together when she visted me in Maryland and when I came home to VA. I will truly miss her and loved her dearly.
Kim became one of my first and greatest friends at Altria and it changed how I experienced work, life and spirit. I know how much she will be missed because I know how much people relied on her to brighten their lives. Aljanon and the entire Williams and Wills family, we send love, great memories, faith and blessings during this difficult time. As time softens the pain, let it amplify the joy you lived.