Miss Takia Elise Huggins-Smith

July 8, 1998 - March 31, 2019

Takia Elise Huggins-Smith was born on July 8, 1998, in Indiana, Pennsylvania to Timeka Michelle Huggins and Kenneth Smith. She departed this life on March 31, 2019. Kia, as she was affectionately known, graduated from Henry Clay High School as a part of the Class of 2016. Upon graduation, she immediately enrolled to Bluegrass Community and Technical College. She was on track to graduate from BCTC this May with her associates degree. With Kia’s drive and tenacity she planned to further her education by pursuing a dual major in Early Childhood Education and Sociology at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond. That’s just how she was, driven and determined to succeed. With a deep love for her siblings, Kia set the most amazing example by striving, reaching and achieving her goals and dreams! Kia’s love for life, love for her friends and love for her family made her stand out from most. Those blessed enough to know, love and call her their friend will agree that Kia was the true definition of one; loving, forgiving and compassionate; always there when she was needed. Her mother (A.K.A. Momma Meka) was her best friend and confidante from the day that she was born. Their bond was truly unbreakable. Kia was always joking and wanted everyone to just laugh and have a good time. All who knew and loved her will always remember her beautiful smile, it could light up any room. Kia loved to be with her friends, taking trips with her family and always planning their next travel adventure. Takia was preceded in death by her grandmothers, Barbara Cindric and Pamela Smith. She is survived by her mother, Timeka Huggins; father, Kenneth Smith; step-father, Andrew Hager; siblings, Savyion Huggins, Kaprise Huggins, Sydnee Huggins, Tierra Yates, Niyah Little, Zahkel Clentscale, Malika White, and Keniriya Smith; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, godparents, other family, friends, and everyone who knew and loved her. Kia will be deeply and eternally missed. Our hearts are beyond broken. Kia, it was truly our privilege and an honor to have you in our lives and we will always love you. May you find peace in the arms of God. Until we meet again, our sweet angel.