Mrs. Kathryn Jean Kirby, age 91, a resident of Dierks, Ark., died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in CHI St. Vincent in Sherwood, Ark.
She was born on Jan. 12, 1933, in Dierks, Ark. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family.
Mrs. Kirby was preceded in death by her husband, George Virdo Kirby, and one son, John Steve Kirby; her parents, Harmen Chandler, Sr., and Addie Lee Clark Chandler; one brother, Harmon Chandler, Jr., and one great-grandbaby, Koe Kirby.
She is survived by: one daughter and son-in-law, Janette and Gary Bearden of Dierks, Ark., one son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Pam Kirby of Dierks, Ark.; one daughter-in-law, Penny Kirby of Dierks; grandchildren and their spouses, James and Laken Wright of Kirby, Roger and Laci Collins of Nashville, Ark., Tammy and Kenny Williams of Yellville, Ark., Derek and Cassie Kirby of Dierks, Ark., Devin, and Neesha Kirby of Umpire, Ark., Marty and Becky Bearden of Umpire, Ark.; Billy Bob Kirby of Dierks, Ark.; 16 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren; one special caregiver, Judy Walters and a number of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Kirby will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at Burg Cemetery with David Bailey officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in Dierks.
You may leave a condolence online at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com.
