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Gena Renae Kirby
Gena Renae Kirby, 54, wife of Paul DeWayne “Wayne” Kirby, passed away, Friday, September 15, 2023 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Born October 17, 1968 in Spartanburg, she was a daughter of the Oscar D. Pruitt and the late Jennifer Mae Donnahoo. She was a 1986 graduate of Chesnee High School.
Surviving in addition to her husband and father, are daughters, Lacey Jolley (Hunter) of Boiling Springs, Ashley Kirby of Chesnee, Tiffany Kirby of Chesnee; sister, Bridget McSwain of Chesnee; brother, Stephen “Steve” Pruitt of Chesnee; grandchildren, Kaylee Jolley and Natalie Jolley.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. Friday, September 22, 2023 at Harris-Nadeau Mortuary. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Harris-Nadeau Mortuary.
Family members are at their respective homes.
Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.harrisnadeaumortuary.com
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