Kamela “Kammie” Jayne Kirkpatrick, age 44, of Elkton, MD went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 6, 1977, in Wilmington, DE to Patricia Sherman and Wilbern Michael Kirkpatrick.

Kammie graduated from Delcastle Technical High School and attended college at Wilmington University where she made the Dean’s List.  She worked as an Administrative Assistant and before that had a career as a Real Estate Paralegal.  Her great joy was being a Life/Empowerment coach, always looking to encourage others to be the best possible version of themselves and live their best possible life. Above all, Kammie lived her life choosing joy, kindness and encouraging others to always do the same.

Kammie was passionate about life and living it to the fullest. She had a gift for loving and teaching children which led her and her husband to become foster parents. Becoming a foster parent and being able to give her love and energy to care for and cherish these precious children who had been through so much was a dream come true for her. Kammie also LOVED adventure, she loved an impromptu road-trip, always looking to add a pin to her map, riding on the back of her husband’s motorcycle and even skydiving. Her spirit was the happiest when she was traveling and seeing new places and meeting new people.

Kammie was loyal, loving, compassionate and encouraging to everyone she met, she was the best friend that anyone could ask for. She dreamt of making the world a kinder place, and every day she did just that. Kammie will be remembered for her beautiful smile, her giving heart, and her infectious way of living and loving people.

In addition to her parents, Kammie is survived by her loving husband, James (Jamie) F. Smith;step-children Evan and Austin Smith, Mariana and Jimmy Vassallo; her girls: Layla, Madison and Taylor; one grandson, Camden Smith; three siblings, Kerricia Scholl (Greg), MarRae Sipple (Steve), Michael Kirkpatrick (Jen); and numerous nieces, nephews as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Services for Kammie will be held, Monday December 20,2021 at 6pm at R.T. Foard Funeral Home 259 East Main Street, Elkton, MD 21921. The family will begin receiving visitors at 5:00pm. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you donate your time or send donations to a charitable organization of your choice in memory of Kammie.To send online condolences please visit www.rtfoard.com