Kierra Dominique Bond

Kierra Dominique Bond was born in Frederick, Maryland on January 28, 1992 to Alonzo P. Oates and Kita D. Wiggs (née Bond) and entered eternal peace on May 12, 2019 in Houston, TX. To friends and family alike, Kierra was a kind spirit and an old soul whose life was full of love, light, and generosity.

Kierra’s spiritual journey began at the age of two at Asbury United Methodist Church in Frederick, Maryland. She enjoyed going to both Sunday school and summer Bible camps, which laid the foundation for her dynamic and personal relationship with God.

As a young girl, Kierra moved to Austin, TX and attended both Boone and Casey Elementary Schools, Paredes Middle School, and Bowie High School. Beginning in first grade, Kierra’s talents earned her a position in the Gifted and Talented Humanities program in which she participated throughout high school.

After graduating from Bowie High School in 2010, Kierra continued her education at the University of Houston and eventually graduated from the Art Institute of Houston in 2015 with a degree in Marketing. Kierra was driven academically and focused on her future career – she carved out a space for herself professionally ahead of graduation. While attending college, Kierra worked at several restaurants as a hostess / waitress / party planner, thus honing her interest and expertise in business and event planning.

Kierra’s most recent job was at Fooda – a company that put much faith in her as an account executive. So much so that when her manager went on maternity leave, Kierra was promoted to acting manager. Kierra’s manager and director described her as being one of the most dedicated and hardworking individuals they had ever had the joy of working with. Kierra’s great relationships with her restaurant accounts continue to produce glowing reviews of her management skills and work ethic to this day.

To describe Kierra as “special” is an understatement. Kierra was the kind of person who found many ways to help and support others. As a young dog lover, she volunteered at the PAWs animal shelter. Later as an adult, she served as a foster parent for dogs and recently adopted her first dog, “Baby Luna.”

Kierra had been in a very beautiful relationship with Daniel Rocha, which has been admired by all. Daniel and his family took Kierra into their hearts and family as their own and made Houston feel like home to her. It pleased Kierra’s family when she met Daniel because they knew this was a relationship that was meant to be. He and Kierra were so good together. Kierra’s family thanks God for putting Daniel and his family beside her on this voyage through life.

Kierra’s relationship with God was recently reignited when she lost a very dear friend, Lauren Rocha, in a tragic accident. The blessing of that friendship was significant: Lauren had led and encouraged Kierra to continue her worship and increase her faith at First Christian Church in Houston, TX under the guidance of Dr. Michael T. Dunn. Shortly after her dear friend passed, Kierra posted a favorite verse of Lauren’s in which we may all find comfort: Be Brave. “For I know the plans I have for you” – declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” – Jeremiah 29:11

Kierra made so many friends and acquaintances in her short 27 years of her life. She has been described as exuding complete positivity and light as she walked into any and every room. Her new and old friends continually came to her for advice. To know her is to love her forever. All who have known her have been touched by the life she lived and will always keep a special place in our hearts for her.

Kierra leaves to cherish her memory her mother Kita D. Wiggs, father Alonzo Oates, brother Camden Batiste (with whom she shared a very special bond), stepsister Lakia Batiste, grandparents Al and Anne Walker, grandparents Pete and Janet Mallory, aunt Senora Walker-Williams (Tim), uncle Jason Walker, aunt Kiersten Bond, and nephew Kyngsley Matthews. Kierra was blessed with devoted godparents Haywood L. Rumsey, Jr. and Stacy Rumsey-Patrick, an honorary aunt Dr. Taara Hassan Williams (Glenndale) and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends young and old who will all miss her dearly. She was preceded in death by her grandfather William M. Bond, great-grandparents Charles S. & Emma M. Rumsey, great-grandparents Gover & Pauline Bond and uncle Ricardo Manning.

Visitation and services will be held at Cook-Walden / Forest Oaks Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 6300 West William Cannon Drive, Austin, TX 78749. Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 25th from 11am - 1pm; services will be held at 1pm; Kierra will be laid to rest immediately following services.