Kimberly Renee Smith

Kimberly was born in Los Angeles California on October 22, 1962 to Elvester Van Banks Jr. and Rosie Lee Banks. Kimberly was the fifth child of seven children. Kimberly was a very kind and loving person who enjoyed helping others, no matter the task. As a child she loved having fun in the California sun hanging out with friends and family as well as participating in talent shows.

In the summer of 1977, she met the love of her life Troy Smith and never left his side until her passing on June 7th 2024. Kim and Troy were married on December 24th 1981, to that union came two sons, Marcus and Ryan and a beautiful grand daughter Abby K. Smith. Kimberly attended San Bernadino Valley College where she earned a degree in Library Technology. She later attended Azusa Pacific University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Human Development.

Kimberly traveled around the world with her husband during his 20 year career in the United States Army. During that time, she worked for the US Government in the Military Post Library and also for the Department of Veteran Affairs. Kimberly enjoyed acting in plays and wrote numerous plays herself. Kimberly was always active in child development, helping children learn the skills needed to get to the next level of education. Kimberly was very active in church and was also a member of the Women On The Battlefield For The Lord in California.

Kimberly leaves behind to cherish her memory: her Husband Troy L. Smith; her two sons Marcus and Ryan Smith; her beautiful grand daughter Abby K. Smith; her Mother Rosie Banks; her brothers Van Banks III (wife Vita), Valadde Banks, Robin Banks and Steven Wilson; her sisters Rochelle Smith (husband James) and Diedre Tucker and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Kimberlys’ favorite saying was “Be kind to everyone, because everyone you meet is fighting a battle”. Kimberly was such a beautiful light who was loved by everyone she met and will be truly missed.