Kimberly Ann \ Garrett

MARS HILL—Kimberly Ann "Kim" Garrett, age 57, passed away at her home in Mars Hill on Sunday, July 8, 2012, after an extended battle with breast cancer. She was an avid outdoorswoman and activist for environmental and political causes, loved fishing, camping, hunting, animals, and gardening. She is survived by her son, Jason Garrett and wife Mary; grandchildren, Elise and Ian of Olympia, Wash.; mother, Betty Hilley of Southside, Ala.; sister, Carol Hilley of Weaverville; brothers, Tim Hilley of Southside, Ala., and Mike Hilley and wife Gloria of Shelbyville, Tenn.; long-time partner, Garland Galloway of the home and their "children," Will and Rosa; one niece, two nephews, and many friends. She will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to any animal welfare charity. A memorial service will be held at 5:00 p.m., Friday, July 13, 2012, at Center Community Center, 1300 Grapevine Rd., Marshall, NC, 28753. For those who desire, condolences may be offered to the family under Kim's obituary at www.WestFamilyFuneralServices.com.