Kimberly Lynn "Kim" Greene, 47, of Blowing Rock, passed away in the early hours of March 12, 2026. Born on December 29, 1978, to the late Raymond and Cleta Buckner, Kim was a near-lifelong resident of Watauga County.

Kim's kind heart and desire to help others was evident to all who knew her. Her passion for helping others was most apparent in her career as a CNA. She took great pride in helping the elderly and caring for her family. Her contagious laugh and incredible sense of humor lit up every room she walked into. She loved The Super Mario Bros, an ice-cold Mountain Dew, and 1980s Pizzarias chips. Among all else, though, she loved her family more than anything.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Jason Buckner. She is survived by her husband, Mark, two sons, Gage (Hayley, fiancé) and Gavin, daughter, Gemma, two brothers, Lloyd (Pat) Buckner and Doug (Betty) Buckner, her lifelong best friend, Jenny Thompson, several nieces and nephews, and many friends she loved like family.

The family will receive family and friends on March 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM at Hampton Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hampton Funeral Home to help with expenses.

Online condolences may be sent to the Greene Family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral & Cremation Service of Boone is in charge of the arrangements.