Kimberly Ann Rogers Heck stepped into her Savior’s waiting arms on May 5, 2024 at United Hospital Center. Kim was born September 4, 1958 to G. Ferd and Ellen Louise Rogers who preceded her in death. Kim married the love of her life, Robert Keith Heck, on July 1, 1978, who survives her. Kim is survived by her only daughter and best friend, Suzanne Michelle Kniceley, son-in-law William Verde Kniceley, and two beautiful grandchildren, Eva Louise Kniceley and Calvin Luther Kniceley of Shinnston. Kim is survived by two brothers, Richard L “Rick” Rogers and Mark S Rogers and special sister-in-law Julie of Lumberport, Brothers-in-law Gary Heck (Janet) of Kinston, NC, Mike (Michelle) Heck of Austin, TX, Kenny Heck (Shirlee) of Bridgeport, and sister-in- law Kolleen Heck of Florida. Kim is also survived by nieces and nephews that she loved as her own: Eric Colianni, Shannon Tinnell (Robert) and their children Jack and Isabella, BJ Rogers (Chas) and their children Haivan and Landon, Patrick Belcastro (Brandi) and their children Levi and Ava, Kristen Pritt and her children Camden, Casen, and Cannon, Kandace Glasscock (Jason) and their children Bryar, Bronson, and Ellen, Jesse Rogers (Joanie) and his children Gracie and Wyatt, Reba Rogers, Colton Rogers, Jeremy Heck and his children Chloe and Ayden, Matthew Heck (Kendra) and their children Piper and Porter, Benjamin Heck, Caleb Heck, Katelyn Jones (Tyler) and their son Luke, Jake Barr (Hannah), Halie Bramer, Jenna Meekins (Joshua) and their children Jentry and Jamison, Heather Stroud (Whaley) and their children Gadson and Hudson. She was also survived by a dear foster sister, Sarah Heater.
Kim graduated Lumberport High School with the class of 1976. She attended Fairmont State College where she met her future husband Robert in the music department. Bob and Kim would spend the next 48 years making music in their church and in their community, including as members of the Shinnston Community Band and the Brass, Rhythm and Sax Orchestra. Kim taught piano from the time she was 16 years old and instilled the love of music in countless children and adults. She was an active member of Lumberport Baptist Church for 60 years where she was the church organist and pianist. Kim was a light of hope and love and will forever be remembered for her kind eyes and beautiful smile. She was a confidant, friend, second Mom, and most importantly, an example of Jesus’ love and grace to hundreds.
Friends will be received at Harmer Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from 2:00PM-8:00PM, and Wednesday, May 8, 2024 from 11:00AM-1:00PM. A funeral service will be held at 1:00PM with Pastor William Kniceley officiating. Interment will follow at Lions Club Cemetery, Lumberport.