West Ashley artist Zoe Hyman, a 25-year-old known for a life filled with art, creativity, love and determination, died June 15 after a week of fighting devastating brain blood clots.
The only child of Kay and Phillip Hyman of North Charleston, Zoe Hyman made lasting impressions on people in and outside of the region’s creative community. The origin of her name is Greek and means “life.” Many remember the life and joy she brought into rooms that she filled with energy and verve.
Known for expert use of make-up to transform herself and others, Hyman was a talented artist and free spirit who touched people across the Charleston community with authenticity, kindness and humor.
Friends remember how she had a way of making an impression that lasted long after a conversation ended. She lived boldly, loved fiercely and remained true to herself, they say.
“Zoe was a radiant gift who brightened every room she entered,” WCBD-TV anchor Carolyn Murray wrote on social media. She, like thousands responded, online to news of Zoe’s hospitalization and death. “Her passing leaves a hollow in our hearts, and the astonishment is difficult to articulate. Yet, amid the sorry, there is gratitude for the job of having known her and for the bright presence she shared with the world.”
Born prematurely at 27 weeks in 2000 at the Medical University of South Carolina, Zoe spent her first three months fighting for her life in the hands of her parents and the hospital’s professionals. That same spirit followed over her last week.
Zoe Hyman’s parents say she will live on through donation of her organs.
“Knowing that her life will help others live fully, brings a small bit of peace to our profound grief,” according to a GoFundMe page set up by the family to honor their daughter and help with a memorial and after-death expenses. To contribute, follow this link: https://bit.ly/4otpk1c.
Zoe Hyman was deeply loved by her parents and fiancé, designer Edward Kelly Black. They say her loss leaves a void that can never be filled.
“Zoe’s story was extraordinary from the very beginning. Thank you for helping us honor and remember the life of a young woman whose very existence was a miracle and whose impact will be remembered forever.”
Currently in the planning stages are a celebration of life art show and a hero walk to honor the donation of organs.
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