Kimberly Ann Kriner

With heavy hearts the family is announcing the passing of Kimberly Ann Kriner age 56 of Phoenix, AZ. Kimberly attended Apollo High School, in spite of illness and hospital stays she received her diploma. Her interest in modeling led her to become an esthetician.

She loved Jesus and became a born-again Christian. She exemplified those values and was full of Love, joy, goodness, kindness, selflessness and compassion. She had a heart full of the Holy Spirit, and one way it was revealed was in her love for animals and their love for her, especially her pug Meagan. She loved to travel, especially to the snow. She was loyal and stood up for others. She had a fighting spirit and battled Systemic Lupus her entire adult life, and now she is with Jesus. I love you and miss you Kimberly.

Kimberly was preceded in death by her mother Sandra Kisner Kriner, and uncle, guardian and protector Eugene W. Griffith – who she called “Dad”.

She is survived by her Aunt Bonnie E. Kisner Griffith – who she called “ Aunt Mom”, Christian brother & significant other Jeff Michael Butler , Brothers: Richard Kriner, and Michael Kriner of Phoenix, stepfather Richard L. Kriner of Colo., nieces Nicole Kriner and Michelle Kriner of Phoenix, and several cousins including Brad Knight who she called “Brother”, Dawn Kisio, and Aunt Judy Kisio.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday September 5th at Maryvale Church of the Nazarene - 3201 N. 51st Ave. Phoenix. Family and friends will gather at 10:00am, and the Eulogy will start at 11:00am with Pastor Dan Flemming officiating. Afterwards will be a brief grave side service at Resthaven Park Cemetery – 6450 W. Northern Ave., Glendale, AZ.

Following that, friends and family are invited to a Memorial Reception back at the Church of the Nazarene.