Obituary of Kathleen Meghan Sullivan

Kathleen Meghan Sullivan 3/21/1986 to 3/27/2013 After a long and valiant battle, Kathleen Meghan Sullivan died on March 27, 2013 from Heart failure. She is survived by her father Peter Sullivan, mother Kay Page Sullivan, sister Stacey Sullivan Floyd and Chris, brother Ryan Sullivan and Michelle, and brother Sean Sullivan and Lynne. In Sarasota, Florida, Kathleen is predeceased by her beloved aunt Susan Page Mitchell, grandfather George Page and grandmothers Vivian Page and Carmen Page; Surviving family includes uncles Mike Page and children Emily, Elizabeth and Jesse; David Mitchell, Susan, and children Jennifer Mitchell Bailey and Daniel Mitchell ; uncles, aunts, cousins and friends in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Texas; and extended South African family here and abroad. Kathleen was a gifted and creative writer who found great enjoyment in writing poetry. A devoted animal caregiver and advocate, she rescued any animal that might need her help and encouraged others to do the same. Her big heart, boundless spirit and energy were an inspiration to her family. Kathleen will remain forever in the hearts and minds of all who were fortunate enough to know her or care for her during her long illness. Her brief time with her family and others who loved her was a gift. Kathleen's message to friends she left behind is to live healthy and live fully each day, doing what makes you truly happy. Kathleen did not want to leave you. "Life is the flash of a firefly in the night. It is the breath of a buffalo in the winter. It is the little shadow which runs across the grass and loses itself in the sunset." Crowfoot (Blackfoot) Kathleen's family expresses deep appreciation to the doctors and nurses at Asheville's Mission Hospital Heart Center who made heroic efforts to save Kathleen. Messages for Kathleen or her family may be sent through this newspaper Obituary section or to the funeral home website at www.crispfuneralhome.org. Burial is private with no service. In lieu of flowers, donations in Kathleen's name may be made to the Cherokee Indian Hospital Foundation: The Cherokee Indian Hospital Foundation Attention: Jody 1 Hospital Road Cherokee, North Carolina 28719