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Xymena Solano, R.N., BSN, 46, of Statesville, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2017, at Iredell Memorial Hospital, Statesville. Born April 3, 1971, in Cheverly, MD, she was a daughter of Charlene Solano, R.N. and the late Dr. Jose Tomas Solano. Xymena attended Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in Bethesda, MD and Institut Villa Pierrefeu in Montreux, Switzerland. She received her Associates in Applied Science from Mitchell Community College and her BSN at East Carolina University. Xymena was strong and proud of her Colombian spirit and heritage, speaking Spanish and French, which was a great help with her work especially her time in Haiti. She was an avid environmentalist and passionate political activist, loved her career as a Trauma Nurse, volunteered her time with humanitarian efforts after natural disasters (Xymena was a 1st Responder to Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans and a 1st Responder to Haiti). She loved her pets (Nena, Slick & Stella), made beautiful purses, loved to sew, and was an avid swimmer. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her siblings, Monica (George), Lori, Michael, Dana and Calixta (Michael); as well as other special family members including, Emilio, Mary and Rhonda. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to ASCPA, 424 E 92nd St, New York, NY 10128 (ASCPA.org) or Livestrong Foundation, 2201 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville, is serving the Solano family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com. Xymena Solano, R.N., BSN, 46, of Statesville, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2017, at Iredell Memorial Hospital, Statesville. Born April 3, 1971, in Cheverly, MD, she was a daughter of Charlene Solano, R.N. and the late Dr. Jose Tomas Solano. Xymena attended Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in Bethesda, MD and Institut Villa Pierrefeu in Montreux, Switzerland. She received her Associates in Applied Science from Mitchell Community College and her BSN at East Carolina University. Xymena was strong and proud of her Colombian spirit and heritage, speaking Spanish and French, which was a great help with her work especially her time in Haiti. She was an avid environmentalist and passionate political activist, loved her career as a Trauma Nurse, volunteered her time with humanitarian efforts after natural disasters (Xymena was a 1st Responder to Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans and a 1st Responder to Haiti). She loved her pets (Nena, Slick & Stella), made beautiful purses, loved to sew, and was an avid swimmer. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her siblings, Monica (George), Lori, Michael, Dana and Calixta (Michael); as well as other special family members including, Emilio, Mary and Rhonda. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to ASCPA, 424 E 92nd St, New York, NY 10128 (ASCPA.org) or Livestrong Foundation, 2201 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville, is serving the Solano family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.

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Xymena Solano

April 3, 1971 - September 8, 2017