Kimberly Sue Phipps

Kimberly Sue Phipps (nee Kiewski) passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at the age of 57. Beloved wife of William Phipps. Proud and loving mother of Brittney Kiewski. Cherished sister of Jim (Karen) Kiewski, and Mike (Tina) Kiewski. Kimberly joins her parents, Fred and Sharon Kiewski in Heaven. Kimberly’s greatest joy in life was her family. She was known for her loving heart, strength, kindness, and devotion to those she loved. Family was always at the center of her life, and she treasured every moment spent with them. Born Kimberly Kiewski, Kim grew up in Sterling Heights, Michigan, where she would spend her entire life rooted in the Metro Detroit community she loved. She touched countless young minds with the same warmth and patience she gave to everyone around her, teaching at multiple schools across the Warren Consolidated School District. Kim first met Bill Phipps while the two worked together at Farmer Jack's in the 1990s — a connection that quietly planted its roots before life took them in different directions. Years later, the two found their way back to each other, and what had begun long ago finally became the love story it was always meant to be, culminating in their marriage in 2017. Bill was her partner, her companion, and love of her life. But if you asked Kim what she was most proud of in this world, the answer was never in doubt— it was her daughter, Brittney. Kim was the most extraordinary mother, talking with Brittney every single day, never letting a day pass without connection. They were not just mother and daughter — they were best friends in every sense of the word, sharing shopping trips, travels, camping adventures, and a bond that words can barely hold. Nothing in Kim's life was more important than Brittney. Nothing came close. Kim's love of the outdoors was lifelong and fierce. For all 57 years of her life, she returned every summer to Port Crescent State Park in Port Austin, Michigan — a tradition as constant as the sunsets she adored. Those sunsets weren't just scenery to Kim; they were something she felt. She was adventurous and fearless, the kind of person who would jump at the chance to zip line or ride dune buggies, always chasing the next experience with a full and open heart. She was a devoted animal lover, and her dog Gavin will feel her absence deeply — as will every person she ever welcomed into her life. Kim had a rare gift: she always had time for you.No matter what was happening in her own world, she would stop, listen, and make you feel like the most important person in the room. People didn't just like being around Kim — they loved it. Kim was a woman of deep Catholic faith, and she faced life's every challenge with the quiet conviction that everything happens for a reason. That belief carried her, and it gave comfort to those around her. She now goes to be reunited with her beloved mom and dad in heaven, a homecoming she looked forward to with peace in her heart. She will be deeply missed by her husband, Bill Phipps; her daughter, Brittney, and Brittney's father, Phillip Parks; her brother, Jim, and his wife, Karen; her nephews, Matthew and Jacob, who were lucky enough to call her the cool aunt; and her lifelong friends, Susan and Ilona, whose bonds with Kim were the kind that only come around once in a lifetime. Kim Phipps was, above all else, a beautiful person — in spirit, in love, and in every room she ever walked into. She will be profoundly, endlessly missed. Rest easy, Kim. The sunsets will never look the same. Visitation Thursday, June 11th, 2026 from 3-8pm with a Rosary at 7pm at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile Rd). Instate Friday, June 12th, 2026 at 9am until time of Funeral Mass at 9:30am at St. Rene Goupil Catholic Church, 35955 Ryan Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48310. Please share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guestbook" at WujekCalcaterra.com

Kimberly Sue Phipps

March 12, 1969 - June 2, 2026