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Ruth Kirkland Obituary
Ruth Kirkland was born on Jan. 1, 1931 to the late Charlie and Bessie Smith. She worked at the Agriculture Building in Washington, D.C., where she retired after 21 years.
She leaves to mourn her husband, Percy Kirkland of Newport News; three sons, Terry and Clark Cain of Maryland, and Grady Cain of Washington, D.C.; four sisters, Gladys Hyman (Colon), Grace Rowe and Doris Douglas-Bell (Allen) of Newport News, and Mason Evans of Grafton, Va.; two brothers, Eugene Smith (Kathren) of New Jersey and Stacy Smith (Joanne) of Falls Church, Va.; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A viewing will be held from 1to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, at the funeral home. A funeral service will be held at noon Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at Nickelson-Cummings Funeral Chapel.
The Kirkland family is receiving services of comfort at Nickelson-Cummings Funeral Home, 4304 Victoria Blvd., Hampton. (757) 728-0122. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Cynthia Evans
September 5, 2008
LET THERE BE MEMORIES LET THERE BE MEMORIES-fond recollections of special occasions and everday things. Let your heart start on its journey to healing by feeling the comfort remembering brings. LET THERE BE MEMORIES-picture, mementos, and favorite stories both funny and sad. Let your mind wander the paths of remembrance, reliving the joys and the good times you've had. LET THERE BE MEMORIES-signs that our loved ones remain near in spirit long after they've gone.... tender, surprising heartwarming, and welcome-sweet proof of the promise that love will live on. MAY WARM MEMORIES SURROUND YOU AND BRING YOU COMFORT. With Deepest sympathy Dwight, Cynthia, and Edward
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