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1955
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2019
Kim Hamrick Obituary
Mrs. Hamrick was born on April 30th, 1955 to her parents Charles Schultz and Ceil Mace in Macon, GA. She was a member of the Warner Robins High School Class of 1973. She continued her education and graduated from the Norfolk General Hospital School of Nurse Anesthesia in 1980.
Mrs. Hamrick was a Nurse Anesthetist in western North Carolina for many years. She also built and ran an award-winning Sleep Inn located in Bryson City. She later moved to Homosassa, FL.
Mrs. Hamrick was a giving and loving mother with a calling for helping all she came across. She was an active member of the Gainesville Old-Time Dance Society, had a passion for music and was a frequent world traveler. She was able to visit Cuba, Israel, New Zealand, Peru and Europe. On her adventures she explored the oceans scuba diving and made national headlines participating in the Micanopy, FL Independence Day parade.
Mrs. Hamrick is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Patrick and Shannon Hamrick of Gastonia, NC; her son Alex Hamrick of Asheville, NC; one nephew, three great nephews and one great niece. She is preceded in death by her Mother Ceil Mace and Father Charles Schultz.
There will be a memorial service for Kim Hamrick on September 7th at 11:00 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Bryson City, NC. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Mrs. Hamrick's life. In lieu of flowers, please donate to The Nature Conservancy in her honor.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kim Hamrick
Judy Stanley
September 28, 2022
Kim Hamrick has a heart of gold and put others before herself. She loved people and her sons Patrick and Alex were her pride & joy.
canoeing
Kevin Rohrer
September 6, 2019
enjoying afternoon
Kevin Rohrer
September 6, 2019
I met Kim around 13 years ago on a dive boat going to the Dry Tortugas. I have been diving with her brother Ricky and sons Alex and Patrick and her former husband Dr. Hamrick during past trips. We struck up a friendship and took several adventures together including camping at Juniper Springs and Everglades Florida. Kim was always ready for adventures and always wanted to cook something that you liked. She showed love through her actions and taught me the importance of being thrifty. She was visiting a girlfriend in Maryland during the time I had to clean out my brothers Cabin in Western Maryland after his passing and Kim volunteered to help. Only a wonderful and loving person would spend two weeks cleaning out a cabin with over 50 years of accumulation. She taught us the importance of having fun. She enjoyed playing music and bringing food for all to enjoy including snicker doodles and specialty dishes she made. Even Kim's professional career exhibit Kim's kindness to help those who needed it. She had two neighbors that were dealing with health issues. She would change wound dressings and help them run errands and cook for them. She would always say Bless your heart when you showed kindness and always supported you for doing the right thing. I will miss her and she will always be remembered and loved.
Nature Coast Dulcimer Players Around the Fireplace at Christmas Time
Maxine Connor
September 2, 2019
I met Kim at a practice of the Nature Coast Dulcimer Players a few years ago. She played the dulcimer beautifully and effortlessly. She sang like an angel. Kim was always the first person to show up with food if someone was sidelined by an operation or injury. She brought me enough spaghetti and salad to eat for days when I broke my foot a few years ago. She was a very caring, nurturing, and intelligent person. She was a great gift to the world. In turn, she gave her beautiful sons Patrick and Alex to the world. Her presence will be sadly missed. My deepest condolences go to Patrick, Alex, Shannon and the family. May she be lifted up by the Wings of a Dove, one of our favorite songs to play on the dulcimer.
Bess Crider
August 20, 2019
I think on Kim with warmth and affection. In Bryson City she worked energetically on many good community causes. She was a devoted mom and made sure her kids had lots of enriched experiences. I am so so sad about her passing and know that she has left a large hole in the hearts around her. I send love and sincere condolences to Alex and Patrick.
Rachel McGaha
August 20, 2019
Kim and I both worked at Swain County Hospital. While working there I adopted three children and Kim bought gifts for the children when I was given a shower for the children because they didn't own but one bag of stuff between all three of them when we picked them up from Social Services in Eastern NC. Cabbage Patch babies had just become the big thing and were hard to find. However Kim got one for my daughter. I have never forgot her kindness.
August 19, 2019
I first met Kim in Bryson City and then again in Florida. I had the great pleasure of being her friend for many years. We shared good times in both FL and NC, and just wish that we had time for many more. She had such a big heart, a wonderful infectious laugh, and so much love to give to all. She will be so missed by us both. Sheryl & Dennis Hunting
Cheryl Black
August 16, 2019
Kim was one of the founding members of our mountain dulcimer group and we will miss her. We always enjoyed her energetic style and ready smile not to mention stories of her travels. Please accept my sincere sympathy.
Toni Nast
August 16, 2019
We will miss Kim at all of our dulcimer jams and functions. She was joy to have as a friend
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