Susan Kirby

Susan Forrest Kirby WEST POINT - Susan Forrest Kirby, 62, died Oct. 28, 2010. Susan was predeceased by her parents, Clifford and Theodosia Kirby, and her brother, Jack T. Kirby. She is survived by her sister, Elizabeth Kirby Andrews "Betsy" and her husband Earl, and children, John, and his son Mark, Brian and his wife, Esther and Karen Andrews, and her children Emily and William Quinn; also, Jack's children, Valerie, and her husband Mark and their children, Ella and Sophie, and Matthew Kirby. Susan was a graduate of James Madison University and received a master's degree in library science at Catholic University in Washington, D.C. She served as a librarian in Southampton County Schools for 28 years. She was instrumental in setting up computer-supported reading programs that greatly enhanced the reading levels for many students. Her brother, Jack Kirby, was professor emeritus at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, published nine books and numerous articles concerning Southern history and the economic and environmental changes in the South since the Civil War. Susan often helped him, and others, in doing local research. She was also very active in her church, Dorminition Orthodox Church, and assisted in developing a library of Christian church history. She is loved and missed by many. A memorial graveside ceremony will be held at Sunny Slope Cemetery in West Point, Va., Saturday, Nov. 13, at 11 a.m. God keep her in His care.