Charlotte Foreman Kinloch

Mother Charlotte Foreman-Kinloch was born on November 18, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio to Charles Edward & Mary Irene Foreman. She went to her Eternal Home in Heaven on Friday, August 12, 2022. Charlotte was the third oldest of nine children. She and her siblings were raised together in a loving & God-fearing home in Dayton, Ohio. Charlotte graduated from Dunbar High School Class of 1974. Mother Kinloch furthered her education by Attending Wilberforce University in Wilberforce, Ohio where she received her Bachelor of Art Degree in Business Management. It was at Wilberforce University where she first met District Elder Alex Kinloch Jr. Upon her graduating from Wilberforce University, she migrated to New York City. In June of 1982 she married District Elder Alex Kinloch and they were married for 40 years. To this Union a son was added Gabriel Alex Greg Kinloch. Mother Kinloch professional career after arriving in New York included the following: Manager of Annie Sez, Kerrison Department Store in Charleston, SC, Ashley Stewart and Saks Fifth Avenue NYC. Mother Kinloch retired from Saks Fifth Avenue after 20 years of service. She held various positions in her employment at Saks Fifth Avenue. These positions include: Department Manager in Fine Jewelry, an Assistant Buyer, Assistant Distribution Manager and Specialist for Eileen Fisher, Tahari, and Fashion Designer Diane Von Furstenberg. Her most memorable clients were Angela Bassett, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Lynn Whitfield and the late Aretha Franklin. In 1986 Mother Kinloch was baptized in the name of Jesus at The Greater Refuge Temple and that same year she was filled with the Holy Ghost at the Zion Apostolic Church (PAW), Bronx, NY. There she began her walk with the Lord. In January of 2002 her husband Elder Alex Kinloch Jr., received the assignment to assist the Late Bishop Henry Anderson at Community Apostolic Church in Mt. Vernon, NY where they stayed for 3 years. She worked tirelessly with her husband in the Ministry. Then in November 2006, The House of Refuge COOJC was established in Mt Vernon, NY. Mother Kinloch was the First Lady of The House of Refuge where she served alongside her Husband District Elder Alex Kinloch Jr., where he has been the Pastoring for 15 years. Mother Kinloch was a faithful member and she wore many hats. She was a Sunday school teacher, she started the Junior Usher board, the Head of the Missionary Department, President of the Women’s Council, and the President of the Armor Bearers Young Peoples Union (ABYPU). She was a member of the Westchester Diocese Missionary Chaplin, Secretary for the House of Refuge Missionary Department, a member of the building fund and retreat committees and she also served as a substitute Sunday school teacher. Mother Kinloch believed that no job was too big or too small for her to try and do! She was known for her fundraising efforts for various church activities and out of town youth conferences. Her love for people was nothing short of “AMAZING” and her willingness to help others spoke volumes to her character. She along with her husband took on the roles as Godparents and “adoptive parents” to several young people by taking them under their wings. They include Joshua Keitt, Gregory Pristell and Avery Allen Anderson.

Charlotte Foreman Kinloch

November 18, 1956 - August 12, 2022