Kimberly Hope Esslinger Klemish

Mrs. Kimberly Hope Klemish of Raeford went to be with her Lord on September 13, 2016 at the age of 46. Kimberly was born in Cumberland County on July 30, 1970 to Richard E. Esslinger, Sr. and Jean Dennis Esslinger. Kimberly loved the Lord and led many children and their families into closer communion with Him. She attended Christian Church of HOPE-Rockfish and was a founding partner of the Rockfish Christian Academy. Kim used her cancer as an opportunity to witness her faith; never doubting that she had been chosen to show those around her how great God is. Kimberly led many people to the Lord while she was receiving chemotherapy. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter. She is survived by her husband, Jim Klemish and their two daughters, Karoline and Kathleen, all of the home; her mother, Jean Esslinger of Fayetteville; her father, Richard E. Esslinger, Sr. and his wife, Doris; her brothers, Richard, Jr. of Florida, Donald T. of Fayetteville; her sisters, Dawn Shuh and her husband Monson of Eastover, Lindsey Esslinger of Raleigh; several nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held between the hours of 11 am and 1 pm on Friday, September 16th at the Crumpler Funeral Home in Raeford. A funeral service will be held following the visitation the same day. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Rockfish Christian Academy, 7604 Rockfish Rd, Raeford, NC 28376.

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