Kimberlee Griffin Mobley

Kimberlee Griffin Mobley, lovingly known as Kim, age 63, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2026, at her home in Coppell, Texas, surrounded by her loving husband, daughter, and two beloved dogs, Finn and Oscar. She was born on April 17, 1963, in Longview, Texas, to Dr. John and Shirley Griffin.

Kim grew up in Longview, Texas, where she was an active and proud member of Trinity Episcopal Church. She graduated from Longview High School in 1981, where she was involved in numerous school activities, including cheerleading and yearbook. Throughout her childhood, Kim was actively involved in her church and community, developing friendships and memories that she would cherish throughout her life. Longview always held a special place in Kim's heart, as it was also where she discovered her lifelong love for photography at just 10 years old, a passion that would become an important part of her life.

Kim attended Texas Tech University, where she was a proud member of Pi Beta Phi sorority and a Little Sister of Kappa Alpha Order. She later worked as a flight attendant before earning her degree in education from Texas Woman's University. Kim taught at Coppell Middle School East, where she formed lifelong friendships with fellow educators and meaningful relationships with students that lasted well beyond the classroom. She concluded her career as President and CEO of World Trade Cargo, a company she proudly shared with her husband, Steve.

In 1988, Kim met the love of her life, Stephen Lewis Mobley, at a dinner party where they were the only two single people in attendance. Shortly after, Steve invited Kim to an LSU versus Texas A&M football game in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, marking the beginning of their love story. Their first date included a stop at the Lucky Dog hot dog stand on Bourbon Street, a memory that would become part of their family's story for years to come. The two later married and welcomed their first child, Griffin, followed ten years later by their daughter, Katherine Grace. Together, Kim and Steve shared 38 wonderful years of love, laughter, and devotion to one another and the family they built.

Steve and Kim built their life together in Coppell, Texas, a community that Kim proudly called home and held so close to her heart. Throughout the years, she dedicated much of her time to serving and supporting the community she loved. She was actively involved in the Coppell Education Foundation, where she helped create grants to support local teachers, Taylor's Gift Foundation, and the Coppell Arts Center. Through her involvement in numerous organizations and community activities, Kim formed lifelong friendships and meaningful connections that became such an important part of her life. To Kim, Coppell was more than just the place she raised her family; it was a community filled with people she loved, friendships she treasured, and a place she was forever proud to call home.

Outside of her involvement in the community, Kim's greatest passion was photography. From wildflowers and landscapes to sporting events and everyday moments, Kim had a remarkable eye for capturing the beauty in the world around her. But above all, her favorite subjects were the people she loved. She had a special gift for telling stories through her photographs, truly understanding the meaning behind the saying, "A picture is worth a thousand words." Her talent was recognized at the State Fair of Texas, where she earned a blue ribbon the very first time she entered her photography and went on to receive numerous ribbons throughout the years. Photography was more than just a hobby for Kim; it was her art, her passion, and one of the places she found her greatest happiness.

Kim will be remembered for her selfless heart, unwavering love for others, and the way she made everyone around her feel like family. She loved others as fiercely as she loved her own children and would truly give the shirt off her back to anyone in need. Kim never shied away from sharing her opinion, whether you wanted to hear it or not, but everything she did came from a place of love. She had a heart for people and a genuine desire to care for those around her. Above all, Kim will be remembered for how wholeheartedly she loved others and the countless lives she touched simply by being herself.

Kim is preceded in death by her loving grandparents, her uncle, Bill Rodgers, and, most especially, her precious son, Griffin Lewis Mobley, with whom she is now joyfully reunited in Heaven.

Kim is survived by her devoted husband, Stephen Lewis Mobley; her loving daughter, Katherine Grace Mobley; her parents, Dr. John and Shirley Griffin; her sister and brother-in-law, Keely and John Barbe; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Tom and Betty Mobley; her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Jo Ann and Randy Grooms, Susie and Gary Patterson; and cousins Tony Rodgers and wife Kathy, Tami Carnes and husband Michael.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial donations be made to the scholarships established in honor of Kim and her beloved son, Griffin Lewis Mobley. Through these scholarships, their legacies of love, generosity, and dedication to others will continue to make a difference in others' lives.

Kim Mobley Memorial Scholarship: https://coppellisdef.org/kmobley/

Griffin Mobley Memorial Scholarship: https://coppellisdef.org/gmobley/