Kimberly Anne Vance

Kimberly Anne Vance, 61, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, passed peacefully at home on July 18, 2025, two months after an abrupt cancer diagnosis. Born on October 22, 1963, in Miami, Florida, Kim was a force of nature, a whirlwind of brightness, laughter, and love. Even in her final months—as she gave every drop of her spirit to fight an unfightable disease—she poured herself out to others.

Kim’s life was defined by giving. As a devoted member and elder’s wife at Cornerstone Church, she committed herself to service ministry, whether in mentorship to young women, raising guide dogs for the blind, or in offering pet therapy to victims of domestic violence. Kim was a mentor, a confidant, and the truest of friends. Her card-sending talent was legendary. If you knew Kim, you likely have a handwritten note tucked away somewhere—a small reminder of her unwavering loyalty.

Nowhere was Kim’s calling more felt than in her passion for children. For decades, she supported Operation Christmas Child, personally packing over 5,000 shoeboxes with gifts for families in need. Through the Open Door agency, she opened her home to foster over 40 infants as they navigated the journey to their forever families. She was a Court Appointed Special Advocate for neglected children. And she was a fierce supporter of orphans, both as an adoptive mother and a lifelong volunteer with Hope for Children.

Kim is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Ronald Vance; their children Hunter Vance, Taylor Phillips, Madison Vance, and Morgan Vance; grandchildren Parker, Connor, and Emerson; her father Bruce Wilson; and her brother Kevin Wilson. Though she now joins her mother, Arleen Woofter, in everlasting peace, she remains, and always will be, the heart of her family.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 4–7 p.m. at Wages & Sons Funeral Home, 1031 Lawrenceville Hwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30046. A memorial service will follow on Sunday, July 27 at 2 p.m. at the same location. In lieu of flowers, please bring a new toy to be donated to the Hands of Christ Duluth Co-Op, continuing Kim’s legacy of joy through service.