Kim was born in Bakersfield, California on July 23,1956. Kim graduated from Kennedy High School. Kim was married to Terrence McCorkle. Kim had a career in CPA for Miers & Miers. She is survived by Barbara Whitson, mother; O.L. Whitson, father; Kerry Whitson, brother; and Chris Whitson, Brother. She is preceded in death by her sister Heather Rose.