Kimberly Sanders Obituary in Gastonia at Costner Funeral Home

Obituary For Kimberly Sanders

Kimberly Denette Cline Sanders was born to Reverend Lee Thomas Cline and the late Reverend Yvonnie Davis Cline on October 31, 1959 in Newton, NC. She joined Zion Hill Baptist Church at a young age. Kimberly was an active member there and she taught Sunday School. In addition, her service at Zion Hill included being a member of the usher board, missionary society, choir and she was crowned Miss Zion Hill. Kimberly later joined the churches where her father pastored.

Kimberly graduated from Cherryville High School. Upon graduating, she attended Livingstone College in Salisbury, NC. Kimberly majored in Early Childhood Education and received a BA Degree in Education. While at Livingstone, she was a member of Varick Christian Endeavour, President of the Missionary Society, a member of the student government, Julian B. Duncan Player, Peer Counselor, Miss Dancy Hall, Miss Tucker Hall, and Miss Black History. After graduating from Livingstone College, she pursued her career in education and worked for Gaston County Schools, New Life Baptist Academy, Lincoln Christian Academy and Lincoln Park Headstart. Kimberly enjoyed working with children and she especially loved watching them laugh and learn.

Kimberly loved her husband, who was truly devoted to her, and she would always say, “I have the best hubby in the world”. She called her daughter, Ashlee, her “Princess, her gift from God”. Kimberly enjoyed spending time with her family laughing and picking on each other.

Kimberly was preceded in death by her brothers, Brenard Cline, Bobby Cline and her mother Rev. Yvonnie Davis Cline. Kimberly leaves to cherish fond memories, her husband, Ronnie, daughter Ashlee, her father, Rev. Lee Thomas Cline (Sonja), her brothers, Rev. Mikle A. Cline (Marry Rose), Rev. Terry L. Cline (Tezella), and her sister, Tracey E. Cline (Tony), and a host of nieces, nephews, uncles, aunties, and cousins.

Arrangements Are As Follow:

Private Funeral Service Place: Costner Funeral Home Chapel

Date: Friday, February 5, 2021

PUBLIC VIEWING will be at the funeral home on Thursday from 2:00 until 6:00 P.M.

Burial: Forest Lawn Cemetery Lincolnton, North Carolina

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Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. We pray God give you comfort during the days and months to come. Kim was a kind and loving young woman. Our love to the family Frances White & Family

I am so sorry for your loss. Know that you and the family are in my prayers. Mae Masters (whittenburg)

We extend our deepest condolences to you Ronnie and your family. May God give you comfort during this time. Anthony and Coleen Malker

I would like to send my deepest condolences to the family first and foremost.May God wrap his loving arms around you all during this time. I would also like to say that I will not forget the love that Mrs Sanders had for the Lord and the passion she had for teaching. Rest well, you will be missed. Mrs.Tanya and family 🙏🏾❤

R.I.H.will be missed but your happiness smiling down. No more pain always love you. Auntie Kim. Jamarica

My thoughts and prayers to the family. She was such a beautiful person inside and out. She always had that beautiful smile. My husband Hubert Hopper knew the Cline family growing up in Cherryville. I got to know Kim better when she became my sister of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority at Livingstone College. May bless you all and may he provide you with peace and comfort. Deborah Williamson Hopper

Miss Kim was such a beautiful person inside and out. She had the kind of smile that could brighten anyone's day. A true woman of God. Ronnie and Ashlee, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Meeting Kim and the Sanders family has been a blessing. We love you. Rest in heaven. -The Webb family. Melissa, Fred, Sariyah, Gabriel and Jalaire.

On behalf of the Brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Upsilon Chapter of Livingstone College, we the brothers extend our very heart felt condolences to the family of our dear Sister Kim. Her energy and her smile will be truly missed. Love you dear Sister. BLU PHI.

Sending my condolences and uplifting prayers out to Ashlee, Ronnie and the family. Kim was a very special person that I am for every blessed to have met. She was very warm, welcoming, and a mother like figure to me. I admire her bravery, her honesty, and her ability to share God love. She even used to call me her son. I am so grateful to have her and her family apart my life. She will always have a special place in my heart. I will always love her like a mother. She was a positive role model and truly will be missed.
Tra'Vaye Jarratt & Family

Ronnie Dean, I'm so sorry for the loss of your wife. I pray that the Lord will bring you all peace and comfort. Sherry Herndon McClure

Our Heavenly Father instilled in Soror Kim a Spirit of love, Peace, and Comfort. Kim was such a Gem to be around and know. Having Kim as a Sorority sister of Zeta Phi Beta made the experience just that much more special during our college days at Livingstone.
Praying Comfort, Peace & Love for your family & loved ones.
Blessing! Soror Patricia Montgomery Dixon

My Prayers and Condolences are with the family at this time. Soror you will be missed by all who live you. Willa, Bpt. Ct.

my sister will be truly missed
C. Ray Finger

Prayer of comfort and strength for your family. Sharlyn ZPHIB LC

Kim was a very dear young lady. She always kept a smile on her face and could bring you up with her laughter and good will. I will cherish memories of our time at Livingstone. Her family is in my prayers.. Beverly Rankin

The light the you have shown in your earthly life will shine eternal. I send my condolences to the family of my beloved Soror and to the fond memories of Kim from Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Sigma Chapter Livingstone College. Rest in Heaven.

Mrs. Sanders you will truly be missed I enjoyed meeting you back in 2015 as we worked together as a teaching team. I enjoyed and cherished every moment that we shared together love you and miss you much! Ms. Smith and family