Ms. Kia Malaika Christopher- age 35, of Summerville, GA passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2013 with her family at her bedside.  She was the daughter of the late Mr. Raymond Southern, Sr. and Mrs. Edna Southern.  She was also predeceased in death by her son, Mikia Javon Mathew Bryant and grandparents, Mr. Willie Christopher and Mrs. Audrey Christopher.

Survivors are daughters, Kay'Shay Bryant; dear friend, Michael Bryant; three sisters, Darlene Christopher of Summerville, GA; Holly Corbett of Rome, GA; and Monica (Min. Bobby) Calhoun of Dalton, GA; brother, Raymond Southern, Jr. of Chatsworth, GA; nephews Zack Christopher and Mark'lin Christopher; aunts, Mary Christopher and Clara Dixon; uncle, Donald Southern; cousins, Lori McCCalluns, and Ronnie Wayens; a host of other cousins, relatives and friends.

Services for Kia Christopher will be held Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 1:00pm from The New Spirit and Truth Assembly of Jesus, 487 Scoggins St. with Rev. James Loveless officiating.  The family will receive friends at the church one hour before the services.  Interment will be in the Penniville Community Cemetery.  Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, GA.