Kimberly (Kim) Ann Hurst died at Chatuge Regional Hospital on August 9, 2017, in Hiawassee, GA, due to complications with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. She was 62.

Kim was born on February 1, 1955, in Denver, CO, to her parents, Howard and Norma Jean Hurst. She graduated from Georgia State University in 1987 and worked in Atlanta, GA, as a computer programmer until she retired and moved to Ellijay, GA. She married John Farr in 2000.

Kim loved animals and dedicated many years to fostering and finding homes for dogs in the Ellijay area. She was loved dearly by her family and friends who benefitted from her kind and loving spirit.

Kim is survived by her husband, John Farr, and her daughter, Naomi Schapley.

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com