Born Jan. 31, 1948, in Marston, she was the daughter of Dorothy White Kirby of Marston and the late Howard Kirby Sr.
Other survivors include: one sister, Carolyn Stowe of Marston; one brother, Howard Kirby Jr. of Caruthersville; one aunt, Ruth Brown of Michigan; and one uncle, Claude White of Marston.
Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Richards Funeral Home in New Madrid, where services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday. The Rev. Jason Whitson will officiate.
Burial will follow in Mounds Park Cemetery near Lilbourn.
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