Kimberly Smith

Kimberly Smith Obituary

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Age - 63

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September 12, 2023

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Wichita, KS

Title: Kimberly Smith (Kopyscinski) Kimberly Smith, October 19, 1959 to September 11, 2023, Derby KS. Kim won her battle with cancer and went to be with the Lord. She worked for the Boeing Co for 22 years and then worked for Evergy for 20 years, retiring in 2021. She is survived by her husband Brian Smith of Derby Ks; her brother Philip Kopyscinski (Rhonda) of New Castle, OK and her sister Judy Jerrell (Phillip) of Olivehurst CA; her niece Christiana Albers (David) of Moore OK and nephew Philip John Kopyscinski (Tracie) of New Castle, OK; two great nephews Philip Wayne Kopyscinski and Elisha Kopyscinski and great nieces Emma and Thea Kopyscinski. She loved her husband the love of her life, her family, her church family and her amazing friends. Most of all she loved the Lord. Services will be held at September 23rd, 2023 at 11:00 am at Friendship Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Friendship Baptist Church.

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