ForeverMissed
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Her Life
April 20, 2013

Mrs. Kirby was born April 7, 1921 in Woodland, Alabama to the late John Thomas and Laura Josephine Strain. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She owned and operated Kirby Grocery from 1963 to 1983. She enjoyed fishing but her passion was gardening.  She was married to the late James Hobson Kirby for 61 years.

Survivors include her daughters Sheila Barfield (Clement) and Laura Denise Welsh (Paul), her grandchildren Kees Barfield, Chris Barfield, Joshua Weathers and Cody Weathers.  There are 5 great grandchildren.