Kimberly Ann Lauren, 70, of Dillon passed away while surrounded by loved ones, January 12, 2017, at Carolina’s Hospital System in Florence.
Before passing Kimberly led a long courageous battle with cancer. She always displayed a fierce desire to heal and live.
Kimberly, daughter of the late Florence Elizabeth (Griffin) Hardwick and Arthur Wilburt Hardwick was born in Dillon on March 17, 1946.
Kimberly is survived by her sister, Janice (Hardwick) McNeil, and her niece Pamela McNeil-Neves, 7 grand nephews and 1 grand niece.
She is preceded in death by her brother, Arthur Ronald Hardwick.
Kimberly spent most of her life living in N.J. after relocating there with her family in her childhood.
A graduate of Montclair State University, Kimberly had many career and leisure pursuits. Kimberly worked in the graphic arts and printing field as well as the financial investment market.
She was a fitness enthusiast who enjoyed running marathons and cycling.
A world traveler, Kimberly was blessed to have traveled throughout the world.
Kimberly was also passionate about animal rights. She never missed an opportunity to feed a stray animal. She also donated much time to volunteering in animal shelters as well as fostering hundreds of cats and dogs.
Upon her retirement, Kimberly moved back to SC in 2006, and resumed her animal rights volunteer service in Dillon County.
We will remember Kimberly for her strong will, love of life and travel and hope of having all creatures cared for loved.
Her motto-adopt a stray!
