She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Herschel S. Kirby of the home. She has one daughter Tammy Kirby Malcolm and husband Jim. She had one Godchild Amanda Watts Overcash and best friend Linda McCall. She also had nieces and nephews too numerous to name. She was employed at Shields of Lenoir for thirty years. A funeral service honoring Mrs. Kirby’s life will be held on Friday, April 8, 2016 at Flemings Chapel Baptist Church at 3:00 PM with Reverend Lester Honson officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 3:00 PM prior to the service. Pallbearers will be Bradley McCall, Harold McCall, Junior Hendrix, Brian Whittington, Jeff Davis, and Brad Clontz. Online condolences may be sent to the Kirby family at www.evansfuneralservice.com Evans Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the Kirby Family.