Marie Campbell Kirby

Marie Kirby, age 88, of Henderson, KY, passed away at 5:37 AM, Friday, June 12, 2015, at Henderson Nursing and Rehab in Henderson. Marie was the only girl growing up with six brothers. One of her passions was sewing and creating clothing for her grandkids. Friends and family could frequently find Marie and her husband either in the garden or in the kitchen canning fresh vegetables from their garden, or cooking big meals for family. Marie enjoyed traveling with fellow church members, and it was always known that her door was open for friends to come visit. Marie’s greatest passion was serving The Lord with all her heart and sharing God’s love with those around her. Her faith in God shined in her daily life. Marie was preceded in death by her parents, George “G.T.” and Maggie Campbell; her husband, James Fisher Kirby; an infant Daughter; her daughter, Aldena Collins; and 6 Brothers. Survivors include: Daughter: Betty Elliott and husband Kenneth Son In-Law: Hubert Collins 6 Grandchildren: Lana Elliott Kuder, Sara Douthit and husband Eric, Rebecca Beard and husband Greg, Thomas Elliott and wife Shannon, Scott Collins and wife Veronica, Sharla Krohn and husband Ed 12 Great Grandchildren: Lacy Hagan and husband Eric, Lance Kuder, Madison & Lauren Douthit, Jacy Marie & Blake Elliott, Roman & Aleksey Beard, Marley & Mason Collins, Elena & Christian Recinos Great-Great Grandchild: Tanner Lee Hagan All of Henderson, Kentucky Many nieces and Nephews Relatives and friends are invited to Marie’s Life Celebration from 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM Monday and again on Tuesday starting at 9:00 AM at Benton-Glunt Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at the funeral home with the Reverend Nathan Whisnant officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Henderson, KY. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to: Airline Baptist Church 1942 Clay St, Henderson, KY 42420 and/ or Gideons International 8865 Nebo Rd, Nebo, KY 42441 rrangements entrusted to Benton-Glunt Funeral Home, A Life Celebration® Home, online condolences may be made at www.bentonglunt.com

Marie Campbell Kirby

April 23, 1927 - June 12, 2015