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Claudia Kearney Obituary

KANNAPOLIS - Claudia Boyd Kearney, 50, of 1216 Milton Ave., Kannapolis, died at her home on Monday, Dec. 27, 2010. She was born a daughter of Bettie Boyd Torrence and the late Lawyer Boyd on June 2, 1960, in Rockingham, North Carolina. The services will be held on Friday, December 31, 2010 at New Life Baptist Church. The visitation will be from 10 – 11a.m. and the funeral will start at 11a.m.. Claudia is survived by her husband, John Kearney of Kannapolis, two daughters, Mya Boyd of Charlotte and Maria Boyd (Theodore Morales ) of Charlotte; two sons, Richard Maurice L. Boyd and John Jr Kearney both Kannapolis; seven grandchildren; mother, Bettie Lou Boyd Torrence of Kannapolis; four sisters, Barbara Patterson of Mooresville, Bertha Ann Bailey (James M. Bailey) of Kannapolis, Monica Olivia Bailey (Donald Bailey) of Charlotte and Delores Wall of Rockingham; two brothers, Charlie Jr Patterson of Mooresville and Lorenzo McDonald of Rockingham; a host of nieces, nephews and other family. Clark Funeral Home, Inc. is serving the Family.
Published by Concord & Kannapolis Independent Tribune on Dec. 31, 2010.

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Rena

December 28, 2011

Well Mom this one is for you. Know that your baby is with the Lord! Continue to be strong in the Lord, and tbe power of His might. I look forward with great expectancy and anticipation as you do to the day when I
too see the King of Kings.....the Lord of Lords, and the beautiful smiling faces of Claudia and all that have gone ahead before us.....that knew and accepted Christ Jesus as Savior and Lord. I love you Mom, and I'm still here anytime any of you need me.

Rena

Mary Sheely

January 27, 2011

How can a person say so much without saying a word at all tell me how this is possible but somehow Claudia could do this each and everyday of her life. A person that wanted to see everyone around her happy and prayed for everyone. Life does not stop her it is just the beginning Claudia started her journey on earth and completed with flying colors. Her memory is forever charished for nobody can forget her smile that she carried with her each and every day of her life. A person that wanted the best for everyone. I loved to see Claudia for she can light up a room with a split second God knew what he was doing when he assigned her earthy duty for she took pride and joy in her calling and done a fine job. I pray for the family that you will remember the good times with her for she left so many good memories that can carry you though any situation because she would have not have wanted it any other way. Continue to keep her alive within each other. She was a good friend to me in so many ways either though we did not get to see each other much but she was not a person that you could forget about for God used her in a very special way. LOVE is a wonderful things that she did not mind expressing and sharing with people around her. Claudia you will be missed dearly but never forgotten one day I will see you again Please tell my love ones hello for me.
Love you always Claudia and to the family I know this is a great loss but you need to be glad to have the priviledge to be able to be the person that shared life with someone so wonderful as her. They are not many people in this world that was like her and YOU WHERE A PART OF HER

veronica mazique

January 27, 2011

To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.Claudia will be miss. May the presence of the lord comfort you and your family,be blessed.

Mary Bailey

January 27, 2011

Bless your Family Rest in Peace.

Karen Wells

January 26, 2011

My dear Claudia I met you at the mill about 23 years ago. You were a dignified,gently,loving,peaceful soul and eveyone you touched saw how much they were blessed to know you.God put you here to be an inspiration to many and we are all in a better place because you were a part of our lives.God blessed me by putting you in mine and Danielle's life at a difficult time you were one of the few people who was truly there for us. Your family love us like family and we love them. I thank God for you, it is said that the face of God is in the faces of those we love. I love you and I saw him in you.Thanks for the words of strength and for all the laugther. To your family I love you all and you are in my prays.

Edna Earl

January 5, 2011

I became friends with Claudia working 3rd shift in the mill this was in the 80's. We were close very close until the mill closed. I did get to know her family. I LOVE YOU CLAUDIA YOU WILL FOR EVER BE IN MY HEARTH , BLESS YOUR FAMILY FOE EVER PEACE (EDNA E. EARL) CONCORD

Lottie & Matthew Forney

January 4, 2011

To "Reese" and "Little John" and your family. Our hearts and prayers are with you at this time. Having not had the priviledge of meeting your mother all I can say is that from all of the testimonies she is surely in a better place today. Be comforted with your memories of her knowing that she would want you to look to God our heavenly Father for your strength.

Rena' Grier

January 1, 2011

I praise God for one of the best friends I have ever known. Claudia, you are one of the most real and selfless people I have ever known. I look forward with great anticipation to the day that I will see you again my dear friend. I miss talking to you on the way home from work to make sure we both get there safely. I miss hearing, "Are your doors locked?". I miss hearing "Rena, do you." and me replying, "You know I am going to do me." I miss your warm smile, your hugs, you sitting across from me at bible study, and your so genuine.....I love yous every night and day that we saw or spoke with each other. I miss you!!! I will see you again!!! In the meanwhile, I will try not be selfish by grieving you too much in the interim; and I will try not to shed a lot of tears (as I am shedding right now as I type this). It is not about me, but about your beautiful smile...yes the same beautiful smile that you still have right now bigger and brighter than ever. It is about you being with our Heavenly Father, Daddy, Abba Father.....until we meet again.....I love you Claudia Kearney.....I love you!!!!! Forever Friends, Forever Sisters. You are still making such a remarkable difference in the lives of all who know you. I am so proud of you. I am so thankful that 30+ people, many of them we have prayed for made a decision for Christ at your homegoing celebration. Hallelujah!!! They will continue to share the message of CHRIST and the love of GOD, and the recipients of their message will continue to share, and so on and so on throughout eternity. Thank you for what you are doing and will continue to do. You are continuing to leave a mark for good and for God that can not be erased! Love you my Sis!..... Rena

Tracy Curtis

December 31, 2010

Miss Claudia,
I knew you for a very short time, but in that time I grew to admire the person you were. I saw how you were loving, brave, gracious and strong in all that you did. Your loving, gracious aura was evident to all that met you. Be well and free from pain.
Thank you for touching my life. You will be missed more than words can express...

Javier Gonzalez

December 31, 2010

It is amazing how someone can be here one minute, and gone the next. Claudia taught me patience, and not to let the small things get to me. For that I am forever grateful. Heaven gained an angel on Monday, although I will miss her, I am relieved that she no longer feels any pain. So spread your wings Claudia, because you deserve it.

December 31, 2010

Claudia was a very special person. For someone, prior to US Airways having never worked directly with the Public, she had a knack for handling upset and difficult passengers. They would always leave a conversation with her with a smile. My wife earned the nickname " Miz Alma" from Claudia when she first came to US Airways and it stuck. Claudia would always stop me and ask " Hows Miz Alma" and I would always say " She's fine and sends her love". There are very few people in life that you can meet and instantaneously know that they are Special. Claudia was one of those and will always be the Angel in my thoughts. My thoughts and Prayers are with the Family during this difficult and sad time. Please take comfort in knowing that God now has one of the strongest, most compassionate, loving Angel in his Legion. They ( the Angels) now have that very Special Person. Claudia, you will be missed, but will always be with your US Airways Family. Jim Smothers

December 31, 2010

She will surely be missed by all.My prayers go out to Claudia's family.

Wendy Beatty

December 31, 2010

My Dearest Claudia,
What a beautiful person she was inside and out, her smile, her personality, Amazing, amazing woman. I will miss Claudia so very much. Claudia helped me get through my battle with cancer, her words of encouragement and her concern for my well being will never be forgotten. I am so lucky that "I Love You" were the last words we said to each other. Till we meet again my friend. Love Wendy

Josh Sauls

December 31, 2010

I am truly at a loss for words. I cannot begin to express how much Ms Claudia will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.

"If ever there is tomorrow when we're not together...there is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think, but the most important thing is, even if we're apart...I'll always be with you".
-Winnie the Pooh

Edna Hawley

December 31, 2010

The world has lost a beautiful light in Claudia; yet, heaven is rejoicing at her arrival. "Precious in the sight of The Lord is the death of His godly ones." Ps. 116:15 Nevertheless, I am deeply saddened and will miss my precious friend. My prayers for comfort and peace go out to her family and all who have loved Claudia.

Crystal Cyr

December 31, 2010

Claudia was a very sweet and brave woman. I never heard her complain about anything, even as she went through all that she has. She had an infectious smile and laugh. I remember when we had our first hot dog/bake sale...she had no idea we had done it for her but she was so thankful that we did it. She never asked us for anything but we did it because we love her....and we always will. She definetely made her mark in the US Airways family. That is exactly what she is....family. We miss you Claudia....but we know you are in a better place. I know you are in heaven and in no more pain. I think God has himself one of the most beautiful angels now.

Britt Saylor

December 30, 2010

Claudia was a wonderful person who brought the best out in everyone. She was always smiling...always laughing...which would infect laughter and an upbeat, positive attitude with all who were around her. It was a privilege to have her in my life for the 5 years we worked together at US Airways. I know you are in a better place, not suffering any longer. Please accept my sincerest condolences.

Amy Mason

December 30, 2010

Claudia became my friend on the 1st day she worked in my unit at USAirways. It was always hard for me to believe that she hadn't been in customer service her whole life because it was such a natural fit for her. Her smile and laughter was contagious. She brightened my day every time I saw her. It was a privilege to call her my friend. Words cannot express how much I will miss her. I know that if there is anyone in Heaven...she's there. She was a beautiful, kind, loving Christian woman. I will treasure all the memories I have of her and hold them close to my heart always. I love you Claudia Kearney. Are you still gonna "save all that"? I hope so! Until I see you again my friend.

Sharren Robinson

December 30, 2010

I will always remember the deep conversations we had and the wonderful laughter we enjoyed. In loving memory of a wonderful woman, Enjoy your new mansion built by God the Chief Architect. I know it’s a sight to behold and every day is Sunday, where there’s peace, joy and happiness there, with no more pain to fear, no strife or discontent. There is only sweet serenity everywhere. So go get fitted for your new wings and know that I will love you and miss you always.

December 30, 2010

Claudia, my friend, was an inspiration to me and all who knew her. As she battled cancer she remained positive and radiated a peace that can only come from knowing God was at her side all the time. I was honored to be asked by her to be a member of her handpicked prayer team. I told her I would pray that God's will would be done in her life and I am convinced it was. God has taken her home to be with Him and I know she is residing in a mansion befitting a woman of her stature in the kingdom of God. I look forward to the day when I will see her again.
Gary Henderson, her friend and Manager/US Airways/CLT

Kathy Mott

December 30, 2010

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

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