The Transylvania Times -

Lin Kolb, 71, of Brevard, passed away peacefully July 16, 2020, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, surrounded by her three devoted men, Ken (husband of 48 years), Erik (son) and Bryan (son). Ken was in the ICU holding her hand when she passed. Erik and Bryan were virtually present through video chat. Despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, they were able to share her last few hours. She didn’t have the strength to open her eyes, but we believe that she was able to hear us and to feel our love.

Before her death, she wrote in her journal that although people, trees and grass die...