Kimberly RARY

Family-Placed Death Notice

RARY, Kimberly Kimberly (Kim) A. Warden Rary Kimberly (Kim) A. Warden Rary of Atlanta died on Thursday, September 13, 2012 after an intense 16 month fight with ALS. The daughter of Bob and Helen Warden, Kim was born on August 21, 1954 in Fukuoka , Japan. She was preceded in death by her father Bob, and her sisters Pam and Judy, step-son Michael and Michael's wife Laura. Kim is survived by her husband Mike, her daughter Elizabeth, her son John, her daughter-in-law Jennifer and grandsons Tyler and Alex, and her mother, Helen Warden of Marietta, GA , brothers James Warden and wife Cindy of Acworth, GA, Chris Warden and wife Renee of Frederick, MD, sisters Stephanie Prestwood of Seminole, FL., and Rachael Gildea and husband Bob of Franklin, TN , and Brother in Law Pat Rary and his wife Kathy of Marietta, GA and five nieces and five nephews. Kim attended the University of Georgia where she performed with the Redcoat Marching Band during her undergraduate years. After earning her Bachelor's Degree, Kim taught school at Feldwood High School in Fulton County. She then attended Woodrow Wilson law school and earned her Juris Doctor Degree. As a young attorney, Kim served underprivileged populations as the Coordinator for Victim Assistance in the Fulton County Solicitor General's Office. Throughout her career she has served the public interest as a guardian ad litem, arbitrator, mediator, solicitor and Judicial Officer. At the time of her passing, Kim was a Magistrate Judge of Fulton County and the City Judge of Mountain Park, Georgia. The citizens of Fulton County benefited from Kim's penetrating insights and strategic mind as she volunteered in many community service areas. She was a past-president of the Georgia Magistrate Council, a past president of the North Fulton Bar Association, and a past president of the Georgia Association of Women Lawyers. Kim enjoyed training law enforcement personnel in the handling of domestic violence crimes ultimately becoming an advisory member of the Fulton County Domestic Violence Task Force. Additional volunteer activities included the Alternative Dispute Resolution Program for Atlanta and Fulton County Schools, the Advisory Board of Directors for the Governors' Office of Consumer Affairs, and the "Unmet Legal Needs and Underutilized Lawyers Committee" of the State Bar. She actively supported the Atlanta Women's Shelter and especially relished her role as "chief elf" each holiday season. Kim was also a strong supporter of public education and raised her children as part of the Atlanta Public School System. As a Girl Scout leader and past director of the Atlanta Girl Scout Buckhead Service Unit, she was influential in helping many young women grow into strong, independent leaders. Kim loved to travel, and her journeys included trips to Japan, England, France, Italy and the Caribbean. Her travels helped shape her view of the world and Kim was eager to share her viewpoints with friends and coworkers. She will be remembered for her willingness to tackle any challenge and her unique ability to develop creative solutions to help right the wrongs she saw within her community and the world. A memorial service for Kim will be held on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at 2:00 pm at Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA. The family will receive friends at the church from 1:00 - 2:00 pm prior to the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the ALS Association of GA, 1955 Cliff Valley Way, Suite 116, Atlanta, GA 30329 are suggested.