Kim was born at Saint Francis Hospital in Chicago, IL to the union of Barbara Sykes and Tony Collier. Kim received Christ at an early age and was a members at Laflin Gospel Chapel, where she earned her favorite Scripture John 3:16, which was taught to her by her grandmother.  Kim loved to listen to Gospel Music, her favorite gospel song was "He's Able" and "The Battle Is Not Yours." Kimberly was united in Holy Matrimony to James Bush, January 4, 2012. Kim loved life and met no strangers.  She was kind and gentle person. Kimberly made her transition into eternity to join her son Deshawn Jordan Sykes, father Tony Collier, grandparents Maude and Eugene Sykes, aunts Jean Clay and Maud Sykes, uncle William Croft and cousins, Annette Marie Clay and Eldridge Rashawn Sykes. Kimberly leaves to mourn and cherish her memories: her devoted husband, James Bush; daughters, Kiara Sykes and Maurissa Sykes; mother, Barbara Sykes; brother, Maurice Sykes; sister, Angela Sykes; aunts, Mary Williams, Cora Hunter, and Betty Jean Sykes;  uncles, Eugene Sykes, Robert (Bonnie) Sykes, Sylvester Sykes, Richard (Brenda) Sykes, and Eddie Sykes; nieces, Miranda, Mariah and Marquita; nephews, Justin, Kalif, and Khiry; a host of cousins and friends; her ride to die Besties Lisa Benjamin and Charice Perry; and close friend, Ronnie Smith.