Kim Lawrence

Kimberly Ellen Moran Lawrence was born on July 22, 1960, to her adoring parents Bruce and Billie Moran (dec.1969) and her loving stepmother Patricia Foreacre Moran. She spent her childhood in Ogden, Pennsylvania, surrounded by her siblings—Karen Moran Harner (Dan Harner), Kevin Moran (Melody Moran), and Kristen Amy Boyd (Bobby Boyd)—as well as countless cousins and family friends from First Baptist Church of Ogden. Kim began piano lessons at a very young age and became the full-time pianist for her church at just 11 years old, later sharing her musical gift with each congregation she attended. Kim graduated from Chichester High School in 1978 as an honor student and cheerleader. She went on to attend Taylor University in Indiana, majoring in Elementary Education, and later earned her master’s degree in Reading from Towson University. Kim spent 32 years as a classroom teacher and reading specialist with Baltimore County Public Schools, devoting most of her career to Catonsville Elementary, where she was beloved by students and colleagues alike. Although Kim was an exceptional educator, the role she cherished most was that of wife and mother. She married the love of her life, Kevin Lee Lawrence, in 1984 at the church where she grew up. The couple began their marriage in Bermuda before returning to the United States and settling in Columbia, Maryland, where they raised their two children, Nicole Lawrence and Jordan (Garlyn) Lawrence. Kim’s life revolved around her family. She never missed an early morning figure skating practice, a ballgame, or a chance to cheer on her children. She was dedicated to their church, Bethel Baptist Church in Ellicott City, where she served as pianist for 18 years, taught Sunday School, and later founded a children’s ministry. Weekends often found her boating on the Northern Chesapeake Bay with extended family or road-tripping to State College, Pennsylvania, with her husband and kids for Penn State football games—camera always in hand. Kim made everything around her more beautiful. She had a gift for hospitality and delighted in opening her home and her table to friends and strangers alike. Those who have received an invitation were met with elegant table settings, cloth napkins, thoughtful menus, and her world-famous chocolate chip cookies. She was relentlessly kind, generous, and genuine—embodying the love of Christ in every encounter. Kim entered the arms of her loving Savior on Sunday, October 12th, at Johns Hopkins Hospital after a truly heroic five-year battle with cancer. Surrounded by her husband and children, she left this world with the peace of knowing her body would be made whole when she met her Lord face to face in Heaven. Above all else, she would want to be remembered for her faith in Jesus and the steadfast assurance that carried her through every season. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, parents, cousin Valerie Moran, and nephew Andrew Lawrence. She is survived by her husband, children, and siblings, as well as her three precious grandchildren: Wyndsor (3), Conley (1), and Shay (1). A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 25th at 11:00 a.m. at Hyatt Place, 3028 Kent Narrow Way S, Grasonville, MD 21638. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Catonsville Elementary School, 106 Bloomsbury Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228. All donations will be used to purchase books for children. Please note “In memory of Kim Lawrence” in the subject line.

Kim Lawrence

July 22, 1960 - October 12, 2025