Remembering Kia: Resilience, Community, and the Power of Support
Kia Willam'sinal weeks began with a visit to Ghana to be with her Ghanaian partner. Unfortunately, visa issues made it challenging for her to return home to Barryville. As the days turned into weeks, Kia discovered she was pregnant with twins, bringing joy to her family who had never experienced twins before.
Tragically, around 10 weeks into her pregnancy, Kia passed away, leaving her loved ones devastated. Her sisters, Quiyanna Terry and Miyanna Albritton, shared that Kia had been experiencing health issues, including shortness of breath. Concerned for her well-being, Terry urged her sister to seek medical attention. However, the doctor she visited failed to conduct thorough tests or blood work, only prescribing her medication.
Radio Catskill’s Patricio Robayo recently interviewed Kia’s sisters, Quiyanna Terry and Miyanna Albritton, as well as Jess Lewis, a member of the Sullivan County Mamas. They discussed Kia's journey to Ghana and the challenges her family faced while coping with their efforts to bring her back home.
