Kimberly Rose Schell passed away suddenly on Oct. 14th, 2021 while bravely battling cancer. She was born on January 5th, 1957, in Monroe, MI. Daughter of parents Reed Edwin Schell (1932-1998) and Glen Rose Schell (nee McNeal). Beloved sister of Vicky Schell and Brian Schell (1962-1978). She is survived by loving daughters Lindsay Mitchell, and Whitney Mitchell, son Colton Mitchell, Granddaughter Bianca Rose Mitchell, and former spouse and close friend David Mitchell.

A ‘wild-child’ growing up in the 70’s, she always said how everything changed for her when she had her children. Her family was her sole focus, and she worried over and took care of them until the end, sometimes to the exclusion of her own needs. Kim was a free spirit, she believed in flexibility, ‘modifications’ and change. She valued loyalty, honesty, and authenticity. She believed that everyone needs a harmless outlet for stress, and her outlet was smoking a ‘joint’ and laying out, tanning in the sunshine. She loved music; all of it; everything from Stevie Ray Vaughan to Josh Groban to Lil’ Wayne. She always wished she could dance or play an instrument herself and she was adamant that her kids learn to make and appreciate music.

Kim had an amazing sense of humor and a beautiful laugh! Her wit was razor sharp and she was known to say the most shocking thing she could think of, in hopes of helping you see a new perspective. She made her whole family laugh with her outrageous and exaggerated facial expressions, and all her silly sayings. She was kind, generous and compassionate. Even when she spoke in anger, she was often the first to apologize and to try to heal what was broken. She believed in autonomy and dignity and a person’s right to choose the life they want. She struggled with the concept of tough love and was fiercely independent and private. She loved her entire family, despite their quirks and disfunction. She worried about them, rooted for them, protected them, resented them, forgave them, and always kept on loving them.

When Kim’s granddaughter Bianca came along, it began a whole new chapter for her. ‘Banca’ was her whole world, her sidekick, and her best friend. She helped to raise her from the day she was born. ‘Two peas in a pod’ and ‘partners in crime’; they always shared a knowing, conspiratorial smile, an inside joke, and an ‘ugga-mugga’. They spent every morning together staring out the window watching the birds and the bunnies, and every night looking up at the moon and the stars. Gramma’s last words to Bianca were “Always try hard!”, as she walked out the door for the last time, on her way to the hospital.

Kim will be desperately missed by all those that she’s left behind. Our hearts are so broken by this unexpected loss. She was one of a kind and to be loved by her was to be truly blessed.

A Funeral Service will be held at Coats Funeral Home in Waterford, MI on Saturday Nov. 20th, 2021. The Service will begin at 3:00pm and be followed by a Visitation. Flowers can be sent directly to the Funeral Home at 3141 Sashabaw Road Waterford, MI 48329. 

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