Kim Eldred

Kim Eldred
of Conklin
Kim Michele (Copp) Eldred, 51, took the hand of her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ on Thursday, February 4, 2010, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital after a long courageous battle with cancer. Kim was predeceased by her grandparents, Ivan and Edna Johnson and Roy and Ella Eldred; her beloved aunt, Verna Osborne; her cousin, Alan Osborne; she was also predeceased by her father, Raymond Eldred; her beloved stepfather, Levi E. Williams; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Richard and Loverna Copp; and her former husband, Scott Prentice. Kim is survived by her loving mother and best friend, Barbara M. Williams; her two brothers, Ward Eldred and Ray (Jean) Eldred; her loving children, Dennis Copp (Nicole Dutcher), Shannon Copp Reynolds (Ray) and David Wilber; her stepbrothers, Edward (Hilda) Williams and Gregory Williams and stepsister, Linda (James) Cyr. She had four grandchildren who were the love of her life, Maelee, Alexander, Raquel and Landon. Kim leaves behind her faithful friend, Kriquette. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Kim had many loving friends, especially Pastor and Mrs. Kenneth Leaman, Pamela Talerica (her former Sunday School teacher, who upheld her with her prayers and spiritual advice) and Nicole Whitney. Kim's family wishes to express their thanks and appreciation to Dr. Yalamachili and all the loving nurses who cared for her during her many chemotherapy treatments.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, February 11, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. at Main St. Baptist Church, 117 Main St., Binghamton with the Rev. Timothy Bennett officiating. The family will receive friends at the church Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Foundation for Cancer Survivors at Broome Oncology, 169 Riverside Dr., Binghamton, NY 13905; or Main St. Baptist Church, Handicapped Access Fund, 117 Main St., Binghamton, NY 13905.