Kerry Alice Brown, 35, passed away Tuesday, February 6, in an ATV accident.
Kerry was born March 11, 1988, and was raised in Asheville, NC.
She graduated from AC Reynolds High School, and the Aveda Institute in Charlotte, where she received a degree in Cosmetology.
She spent many years working in the food and beverage community in Asheville, but “retired” from the industry when the Sky Bar closed in 2019, where she was a manager.
An accomplished artist from an early age, she expressed it in many mediums, not only with her beautiful paintings and cherished handmade gifts, but also with her hair stylist’s eye. Her most recent artistic medium was that of food stylist, working with her friend Lindsey at AVL Charcuterie.
Kerry is survived by her parents, Mitchell and Amy Duckett, brothers: Samual and Clayton (Iris), and their son, Angel, who she embraced in the roll of “auntie” with joy and gusto. Additionally, surviving are her maternal grandparents, Kenneth and Alicemay Glover, paternal grandparents, Bob and Phyllis Thomson, many aunts, uncles, and adored cousins.
Kerry’s orbit was strong and her galaxy of friends is staggering. She embodied a playful and loving spirit, and her love for her family and that galaxy was firm and fierce. There will forever be a hole in the hearts of all who loved her, but we know that we will see her beautiful face again when we are no longer in this life.
Her family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to Loretta Freeman for her unwavering support to us during the most difficult season in our lives. Also, Lauren Rice and Alan Whitt, both of whom have been our warriors in the face of all the details that are just so difficult. The kind and compassionate professionals the family interacted with in Yancey County, and of course, her legions of steadfast friends.
A memorial celebration of Kerry’s life will follow at a later date.
Thank you to everyone who has reached out to our family. We are overwhelmed by all of the love we have been shown. For Kerry, go outside and enjoy the water, the wind and the joys of God’s creations, just as she so loved to do. Look for the sparkles.
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