Kim W. Johnson, 59, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 4 2025. She was born on May 29, 1966 in Burke County to the late Marvin Buff and Eunice Workman Buff. Kim was a supervisor at Burke Outlet, later known as Bealls. She loved hanging out with her family. Kim loved going to the beach and her trips to Florida. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-father, Harold Gallion; grandmother, Virgie Jane Workman.
Kim is survived by her husband of 28 years, Raymond Larry Riffle; sons, Dustin Riffle (Sam) and Larry A. Riffle, Jr. (Naome); daughter, Tiffany Rowe (Nicholas); three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; brothers, Ray Workman (Debra), Roy “Rowdy” Workman, Sam Buff, and Marvin Dewayne Workman; sister, Pamela Buff (Jimmy); several nieces and nephews; and her lifetime canine companion, Angel.
The family will receive friends from 1pm-2pm Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral will begin at 2pm in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Billy Mitchell and Deacon Nicholas Rowe officiating. Burial will follow at Burke Memorial Park.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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So sorry to see this. Pam your family is in our prayers. Love, Jason and Tera Webb
Wow sorry to hear of your loss she was a awesome friend in school.. God bless her family and friends.
Dustin I am so sorry for your loss and for your siblings loss as well. Please know you’re in my prayers.
Kim was the best work mama in the world. She always took such good care of me and loved me like one of her own. I love her dearly and will miss her very much. Sending prayers to her loved ones at this time. Her light will always be remembered.
Kim was such a bright soul with a beautiful heart. She will be deeply missed. My condolences to the family.
I love you so much
Prayers for her family. So sorry to hear of her passing.
So sorry for your lost may God be with you both and give you comfort and peace. I'll be praying .