Sadie L. Kinley

Peacefully closing this temporal chapter of her earthly life early Sunday morning August 8, 2021, she began a new life of infinite joy and celebration in the most eternal realm. She was born in Florence, South Carolina on September 2, 1927, to the late Mr. John and Mrs. Julia Gregg Lonon, Florence, SC. She was one of ten brothers and sisters, who preceded her in death. She was educated in Florence Public Schools, graduating from Wilson High School. After graduating, she received extended training and was employed in Harrisburg, PA and New York, NY. Later, she returned to Florence where she was employed by Florence School District One until her retirement. A fully committed woman to her abiding faith, she grew up in Trinity Baptist Church. As an adult, she served in many capacities in the church including Deaconess Board and Missionary Society member. She was preceded in death by her husband of over sixty years Deacon Robert L. Kinley. Left to celebrate her life are: three cherished daughters, Sandra Kinley-Belin (Thomas), Robyn Kinley-Jennings (Gene) of Columbia and Kimberly Kinley-Howard; a sister-in-law Mrs. Gloria Johnson of Darlington, SC; four grandchildren: Candace Jennings of Columbia, SC and Jasmine Jennings of Charlotte, NC; Dr. Serena-Kaye Sims (Jonathan) of Charleston, SC, and Kern Kinley-Howard of Charleston, SC; five great-grandchildren: Gabrielle, Zariah, Tahj, Skylar, and Norah; devoted nephews and nieces including Allen Brown, Jr. (Gwen), Florence, SC, Evans Lowery, Jr. (Sheila) of Statesboro, NC, James Urrutia (Rhonda) of Harrisburg, PA, Debra Scott Turner (Clarence) of Florence, Shirley Ann Muldrow of Florence, Marie Snowden of Fayetteville NC, Natalie J. Copeland (Robert) of Columbia, Frances Ziegler Powell of Fishkill, NY, Linda Jones, Janice Urrutia, and Deloris Urrutia, all of Harrisburg, PA, and Carmen Marie Anderson of Chicago, Illinois; and a host of caring relatives and friends. Because of the value Sadie Kinley placed on essential opportunities for advanced education, in lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Trinity Church Youth Scholarship Benevolence Fund.