BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WBRC ) - Eighteen-year-old Kimber Mills was known for her kindness — the type of person who never hesitated to help someone else.

Even in death, her kindness lives on. Mills may have passed away Tuesday when she was taken off life support at UAB Hospital, but her story doesn’t end there. Instead, it begins again - in the hearts, lungs and lives of others.

Ann Rayburn, director of education for Legacy of Hope , said organ donation is one of the simplest ways to make a lasting impact.

“We do nice things for people every day, right? We hold the door, we say please and thank you. This is an extension of that,” Rayburn said.

Mills’ sister, Ashley, said doctors ran final tests Monday morning before confirming that Kimber’s organs could be donated.

“They did do some

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