Kimberly Ann Smith

1964 ~ 2026

Date of Death: June 2, 2026

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In profound sadness, the staff of Veasley Funeral Home & Cremations, Inc. want to express our sincere condolences to the Smith Family. Kimberly's earthly temple is now resting in the care of Rowell-Parish Mortuary. Revelations 21:4 says, "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death; nor sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain, for the former things are passed away." Be assured that in the days ahead you will surely gain strength from the memories of Kimberly Ann Smith.

Sincerely,

Derrick Veasley ~ Director

Henry Veasley ~ Founder

Xavier Griffin ~ Director

Pastor Wesley Hooks ~ Chaplain

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Kimberly Ann Smith was born on April 3rd, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois, to Donald Battaglia and Linda Love. Kimberly passed away Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026, peacefully with family by her side.

Kimberly is preceded in death by husband Russell Perkins; parents Donald Battaglia and Mother Linda Love; brother

David Earl Love; sister Pamela Love; nephew Alan Pierce and son Justin Jewell. She leaves behind siblings Angela and Chris Price of McKenzie, Tennessee, Michael Love, Donna Battaglia of Steele, Missouri Bill Miller of Springfield, Missouri, daughters Erica and Lauren Smith of Buffalo, Missouri, Sons Jason Love and Steven Smith of Blytheville, Arkansas and grandchildren Colby, Riley, Asher, Bailey, Chase and Jaiden.

If you met Kim once, you never forgot her. She wasn't just the life of the party — she was the party. Full of life and a kid at heart, she loved flowers, candy, surprises, and making people smile. She cared deeply for those around her and would help anyone without hesitation.

Kim was a painter and crafter who loved creating beautiful things. She decorated for every holiday like it was the most important one and had a special gift for making people feel loved through the things she made with her own hands.

She lived life on her own terms and never worried much about what others thought. She was fiercely proud of her children and grandchildren and loved them with all her heart.

When it mattered most, she left this world the same way she lived — on her own terms. She made her wishes known, and those who loved her honored them. She is free now, and she would want to be remembered in the flowers we notice, the holidays we celebrate, and the moments we choose to live fully, just as she did.