Honoring KBL, Kris B.
07/02/1961 - 08/16/2025
Kristine Mary Blake, age 64 of Murphy, NC passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025.
She was born in Suffern, New York to the late Charles and Betty Bryant Brown. Kristine worked as a court reporter. She enjoyed spending time with her grandson, Colton and family.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one brother, Keith Brown.
Kristine is survived by her husband, Steven Blake; one daughter, Kelly Brown (Tyler) of Resaca, GA; two brothers, Kevin Brown (Debbie) of New Milford, CT and Ken Brown of NC; one sister, Kathy Brown (Dave) of Largo, FL; one grandson, Colton; one sister in law, Pam Myregoard and her two sons, Michael and Blake; and many nieces and nephews.
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As a community, we want to honor Kris and the gift of her presence in our support group and discussion forums. Kris showed up with openness, courage, and kindness, reminding us how powerful it is simply to be there for one another. She was deeply knowledgeable and offered guidance that helped others feel more grounded and less overwhelmed. In many ways, she was like the “mother hen” of our group—looking out for everyone, offering encouragement, and helping us feel safe and cared for.
Kris also shared her journey with remarkable honesty, including her decision to enter hospice and her thoughts about dying. She spoke with such transparency and openness that it not only deepened our respect for her but also gave others the courage to face their own fears and find comfort in shared understanding.We will miss her deeply, but we will carry forward the compassion, wisdom, and strength she so generously shared. Kris was, and will remain, a part of the heart of our community.
With love and respect,
Melissa and the team at Breastcancer.org10 -
Kris was the first one to extend her help and support when I was diagnosed stage IV ILC last year. We developed an off-line friendship and she taught me a lesson when she decided to stop her treatment and I was dragging her into more fight considering there are new meds on the market for ESR1 mutations. She said she had enough and would like to have some quality time with her family before departing. Indeed she had 9 good months. I was talking to her two weeks before her passing. She said she can no longer digest solid food and eat very little. But her spirit was up, she was in control and very brave.
Kris helped so many she will be remembered by many communities here and on a Facebook. Let her spirit of courage be with us. RIP my friend. Condolences to her family.8 -
Like @laguna24 I reached out to Kris when my wife was first diagnosed in April of 2023 because their disease pathologies were almost identical. We talked periodically over email and she was always super quick to respond with helpful information that she had learned through her journey. A rooted for her longevity, at least in part, because I couldn't help feeling that her fate was tied to my wife's. I was saddened last September when she announced she was ending all treatment, but I respected her decision immensely to face the future on her own terms which she did with unwavering courage. As much of a blessing as she was to complete strangers on the internet, I can only imagine how much more of a blessing, and how much more she will be missed, by her family and friends who knew her personally. Her legacy will be one of grace, selflessness, and courage.
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Kris Blake was an absolute one in a million. She was kind, caring, and helpful to everyone. She had extensive knowledge of MBC of different types, and was continually renewing it with the latest information. I dont know how she did it but she was able to help everyone in the group when they were looking for answers relating to their specific disease status. I referred to her as my MBC Wikipedia although her knowledge went far beyond just MBC.
She made me take a second look at my approach to MBC and death. From fear and palpitations each time I imagined disease progression and possibility of treatments failure. I now remind myself that its just another stage of my treatment cycle. Ktis made a firm and brave decision. Through her, I learnt the value of quality over quantity.
Rest in peace Kris. We love you. We miss you. But youre in a good place.
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We miss you KBL. I am grateful that I met you. Sharing our lives through this difficult diagnosis wasn't easy, but I was comforted in your compassion for my story. I pray for you in Heaven and for your family. Rest in Peace, KBL. <3 Sincerely, with love - Mika Jenkins
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I will remember her forever for her kindness and generous gift of her time in helping me and so many others on this forum. She was a light that made dark hours easier to bear and a guide for those of us walking beside and behind her in experiencing de novo MBC. I miss her dearly without ever having met her, but her words in these forums will live on to continue helping others. What a legacy and a blessing! Rest In Peace, Kris.
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@whirlwind I’m sorry to see that you’ve had progression lately. I hope the radiation helps with any pain you had in your femur. ((Hugs))
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