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Kathy A. Kirkbride

FUNERAL HOME

Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service - Newark

179 Granville Street

Newark, Ohio

Kathy Kirkbride Obituary

Kathy A. Kirkbride

NEWARK: A funeral service, to celebrate the life of Kathy A. Kirkbride, 56 of Newark, will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 5:00 PM at the Criss-Schoedinger Funeral Home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, with Rev. Robert Willmann officiating. Calling hours will be held two hours prior to the service on Wednesday from 3:00-5:00 PM at the funeral home.

Kathy was born in Newark on December 8, 1954 to the late Twila (Milam) Walpole and Wilbur Kidd of Georgia. She passed away at Licking Memorial Hospital on November 6, 2011 while surrounded by family.

Kathy was a devoted homemaker. She enjoyed putting puzzles together and playing bingo. Most important in her life was spending time with her family, especially spoiling her grandchildren.

In addition to her father, survivors include her husband of 25 years, Timothy Kirkbride, whom she married on December 4, 1986; three sons, John Ryan, Jeremy (Heather) Davis and Steven (Melissa Davis) Jewell; five grandchildren, Jeremy Davis Jr., Kayla Davis, Brittany Jewell, Stephanie Jewell and Steven Jewell Jr.; brothers and sisters, Jeffrey Kidd, Robert (Joan) Kidd, Randy (Elaine) Kidd, Anna (Robin Goslin) Gallagher, Michael (Dale Davis) Walpole, Robin Davis, Chad (Kim) Kidd, Chris Kidd, Joseph Walpole, Wanda Walpole, Ronald Walpole, Edward (Freda) Walpole, Neil (Jerry Sue) Walpole, Pete Walpole and Bea Walpole; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.

In addition to her mother, she is preceded in death by one sister, Lisa and nephew, Chuckie Gallagher.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Kathy to the American Diabetes Association. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Visit www.CrissSchoedinger.com to share a story about Kathy or to sign an online guest book.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Advocate on Nov. 8, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Kathy Kirkbride

21 Entries

Hope Daubenmire

November 12, 2011

I am so sorry.

karen farson

November 11, 2011

sorry to hear about kathy. she was the best babysitter i ever had for my girls. they remember calling her and tim grandma and grandpa. they loved that candy machine she had too.

Don Bennett

November 10, 2011

My prayers for the family,God Bless

mary faller roderick

November 8, 2011

my condolences to the family, rest in peace kathy

Jean Paisley

November 8, 2011

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Jim Coyle

November 8, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tiffany Shook

November 8, 2011

Kathy you will always be with us. In the time that I've known you You were a wonderful women to be around. Always Smiled and Laughed. To her family My Thoughts and Prayers will be with you. May God Rest your Soul and Lay you yo Rest

Holly Naylor

November 8, 2011

To the family,sorry for the loss.my prayers go out to you.Have very good memories of her that I'LL Never forget.She will be missed.

russlell jewell

November 8, 2011

i am gene jewell of newark sorry about you lose she will be loved an dmiss

Melissa Kaylor

November 8, 2011

Sorry to hear about your loss.

November 8, 2011

Stephanie, we were so sorry to hear about your grandmother's passing. We know that she meant a lot to you and you will miss her greatly. Thinking of you and sending prayers. Mrs. Edmunds, Kelsie Blessard, Kelly Hawes, Austin Tarquino, Chase Tisdale, Jordan McMahan, and Aaron Rowe.

jerry jane brandon kirkbride

November 8, 2011

tim we are so sorry to hear about kathy.you are in our prayers.

Scott Smith

November 8, 2011

My condolences go out to Tim,Jeremy,Stevie and John.She will be sadly missed by a lot of people.she was like a second mom to me growing up.

Rebecca thornhill (Lehoe)

November 8, 2011

Sorry to hear of your loss prayers to you all at this time.

Ron Buchanon

November 8, 2011

Tim and family, We are so sorry to hear about Kathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ron and Loretta Buchanon

Neil And Jerri Walpole

November 8, 2011

Tim & Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Kathy will be greatly missed. You are in our thoughts as you find your way though this. We are praying for your healing, with the passage of time. We know you miss her, we send our understanding and consolation. Know that the strain, the pain, will eventually ease. May your pleasant memories sustain and comfort you. You are in our thoughts. If there is anything you need or that we can do for you, please call on us.

Ronald Walpole

November 8, 2011

Here you have a very caring lady who would help everyone. Kathy was known to be very caring and took after her mother in many ways also. She will be missed by everyone and those helping hands with those caring eyes will be on us till we meet again in the ever lasting life. Kathy you are with the ever lasting God and with out all the pain may the good Lord be with you always and forever.

Love always and never forgotten,

Ron & Dorothy W Marts

Charlie & Barbara Hommel

November 8, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Edward Walpole

November 8, 2011

Kathy was a free spirited and strong willed lady, you could always count on her to speak her mind. You had to love her for that and her ability to laugh. Freda and I wish to express our condolences to Tim, her sons, and grandchildren, she will surely be missed.

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