Kim Mickley

Kim Ileen Mickley, a beloved sister and cherished friend, graced this world with her presence on July 2, 1955, in Erie, PA. Her journey came to a peaceful close on April 15, 2025, at the age of 69. Though Kim's last days were spent in The Culpeper's Memory Care residence, her heart and spirit remained connected to the many places and people who shaped her remarkable life.

Kim's life was a testament to her adventurous spirit and unwavering faith. A proud graduate of Notre Dame Academy, Middleburg, VA, Class of 1973, she went on to further her education at St. Francis College in Latrobe, PA, and then at SUNY Stony Brook, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Geology. Her passion for understanding the earth's mysteries led her to serve in the Peace Corps in Sierra Leone as an Agricultural Instructor, an experience that enriched her life and those whose lives she touched.

Her professional journey took her to the Department of Defense, where she contributed her expertise in the Geological Survey Division in Cheyenne, WY. Kim's career was a testament to her dedication and brilliance in her field.

Outside of her professional accomplishments, Kim was a pillar in her community. Her faith guided her volunteer efforts at St. Mary's Cathedral in Cheyenne, where she taught Catholic Sunday School, and at Cheyenne WY Senior Services. Her kindness and outgoing nature left a lasting impact on everyone she met.

Kim's family was the cornerstone of her life. She is survived by her loving sisters, Pamela Mickley Albers (son Carter Albers) and Michelle Mickley Elgin (Robert Elgin). She joins in eternal peace her sister, Tamra Ann Mickley, and her parents, Eileen Killmeyer Mickley and Robert Elmer Mickley, who predeceased her.

A service will be held November 6, 2025 at 9:00am, at St. Mary Cathedral in Cheyenne, Wyoming, interment will follow at Olivet Cemetery and reception at St. Mary's Cathedral Hartmann Hall where Kim's life and legacy will be celebrated by those who knew and loved her. Her adventurous spirit, deep kindness, and unwavering faith will continue to inspire and guide those she leaves behind.

In closing, Kim Ileen Mickley was a beacon of light and love. Her life was a testament to the power of faith, kindness, and adventure. She will be deeply missed and forever cherished in the hearts of her family and friends.

Given Kim's love of animals in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Cheyenne Animal Shelter, 800 Southwest Drive, Cheyenne, WY 82007. www.cheyenneanimalshelter.org

Kim Mickley