Ki'Naya Kimori

Hightower

With profound sadness and hearts full of love, the family of Ki'Naya Ki'Mori Hightower announces her passing on October 26, 2025. Born on October 28, 2003, Ki'Naya was a radiant soul whose smile and joyful spirit brought warmth and light to everyone she encountered. She was preceded in death by her aunt, Junetta Blandenburg.

Ki'Naya, lived her 21 years with grace, beauty, and a heart for people. She was known for her kindness, her contagious laughter, and her unwavering love for family and friends. She embraced life fully, leaving lasting impressions through her gentle presence and the joy she brought to those around her.

A proud graduate of Griffin High School in Griffin, Georgia. Ki'Naya was pursuing her dreams with determination and hope with winter enrollment at Southern Crescent Technical College in Griffin, Georgia. Her hobbies were hair styling and making pastries. Ki'Naya certainly carried herself with a light that reflected strength and love.

Ki'Naya gave her life to Christ at an early age through baptism at the Beacon Voice of Christ.

Ki'Naya Hightower is survived by her loving family — Parents, Thearay M. Hightower & Demetria Blandenburg; Siblings, Xavier Z. Blandenburg & Jerkovia Hightower; Grandparents, John & Ruby Blandenburg; Willie M. Hightower and Patsy Hightower Arline; Aunts and Uncles: Stephanie Hightower, Willie T. Hightower, John Blandenburg, Jr., Nephews: Zaiden & Ty'aire Flynt; and a host of nephews, cousins, extended family, and devoted friends who will forever hold her memory close.

"God needed a beautiful flower for His Heavenly Garden, and He chose our Ki'Naya." Forever in our hearts.

LIFE TRIBUTE

Ki'Naya Hightower age 21, passed away on October 26, 2025. Born on October 28, 2003, she was a bright, joyful soul who touched countless lives with her kind heart and radiant smile. Her family and friends will carry her memory with love forever.

We are forever grateful for the love, prayers, and support shown to us during this time of deep sorrow. Ki"Naya's spirit will live on in the hearts of all who loved her.