Kimberly Phipps Hatcher

Kimberly Phipps Hatcher, 66 of Wendell, NC went to be with the Lord on May 22, 2025 at WakeMed Hospital in Raleigh, NC surrounded by her family.

Kim was born on November 17, 1958 in Louisburg, NC, the eldest daughter to Curtis Phipps and Mary Hopkins O’Donnell. She began her career working as a housekeeper at various hotels in Raleigh with her mother before finding her passion in education. Kim worked as a Media Specialist Assistant at Carver Elementary and retired as a Data Manager from Knightdale Elementary in 2021. Kim loved turtles, Marvel movies, a snowy day, driving around her hometown of Wendell, and most importantly, joy. Kim was someone who always sought the good in people and in every situation. 

A cornerstone of Kim’s life was her faith. She was an active and devoted member of East Wake Church of God, where she served as a Children’s Sunday School teacher and as a leader of the “Just Older Youth” Group, fostering fellowship among the church’s seniors. 

She will be remembered for her joyful heart, unwavering kindness, and dedication to service. 

Kim is preceded in death by her mother, Mary Hopkins O’Donnell, and is survived by her husband, Timothy Hatcher of Wendell; her daughter, Rebecca Hatcher of Wendell;  father and step-mother, Curtis and Sally Phipps of Wendell; her sister, Tammy Hopkins of Middlesex; step-sisters, Kim Reynolds (Larry) of Charlotte and  Karen Gilmore (Kenneth) of Charlotte, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at East Wake Church of God on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM with a burial service to follow at Greenmount Cemetery in Wendell, NC. 

Flowers accepted or memorials may be made in her honor to the East Wake Church of God, PO Box 1628, Wendell, NC 27591.

Arrangements are by Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, Louisburg, www.stricklandfuneralhome.net.

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