Photo courtesy of Mowell Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Fayetteville
Atlanta, Georgia
Jun 25, 1922 – Mar 26, 2012
Marilyn Virginia (Ginny) Dye Kirkland, 89 of Fayetteville, Georgia formally of Hapeville, Georgia died on March 28, 2012 after a brief illness. Virginia was born on June 25, 1922 in Atlanta, Georgia the youngest of 11 children of John Sank and Alice Viola Dye. Virginia retired from the Hapeville Police Department with 16 years of service and attained the rank of Sergeant. She was the first female police officer hired by the Hapeville Police. In her retirement years she enjoyed her bowling leagues, gardening, and she treasured the time she spent with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Her family was always the center of her life.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Glenn Nicklos Kirkland, Sr. and grandson Ryan Kinsey and her parents and all her brothers and sisters. She is survived by her four children; Glenn Nicklos Kirkland ,Jr. and wife Carolyne of Snellville, Diane Williamson and husband Curtis of Fayetteville, Jan Kirkland-Cochran and husband Butch of Fayetteville, and Kim Kinsey and husband Randy of Stockbridge. She is also survived by grandchildren, Travis Williamson and Ashley McElwaney, Kirk Williamson, Alan Kirkland, and Joshua Kinsey and his fiance Megan Bitrick , Steve Cochran, Sheffey Cochran, and great grandchildren Macey, Christian, Levi, Peyton, Ethan, Andrew, Jimmy, and Ryley, life long friend Kathryn Clay and beloved pet Abby. Sister-in-law Martha Kirkland of Moreland and many nieces, nephews, and cousins in her extended family.
A Celebration of Life Service for Virginia will be held on Monday April 2, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Mowell Funeral Home in Fayetteville, Ga. The family will receive friends on Sunday April 1, 2012 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Mowell Funeral Home. The burial will follow at College Park Cemetery, College Park, Georgia.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Fayette Humane Society or to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
I still Miss her she was a great neighbor to hang out i know she is up there in heaven
Christina Tran
March 23, 2019 | Jonesboro, GA | Friend
Dear Nicky and Carolyne,
We are thinking of you and your family and send our deepest condolences.
Larry and Peggy Ann Milam
April 14, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful lady.Your mom was a very loving and caring person to her family and friends.Aunt Virginia's beautiful smile and love will be dearly missed.God bless you and my thoughts and prayers are with you.Love You!
Cindy Peevy
April 03, 2012 | Stockbridge, GA
God Bless Ginny Now she is in Heaven place with Jesus will miss. I want celebration for Ginny because she is in the wonderful hand, resting with the Lord I pray for all her children will be happy in this day because Ginny is in the hand of God. One Moment we miss her dearly, but now Ginny in the heavenly place praying for us, friends and her family we thank God for Ginny she is wonderful person to us God Bless her and we will see her and that place in the future.
Sarah Lee
April 02, 2012 | Forest Park, GA
Nicky, Diane, Jan & Kim- I believe the best tribute to your mom is to recognize the legacy which she leaves behind - a wonderful family! May God bless you in the tough days ahead.
R Drukenmiller
April 01, 2012 | Marietta, GA
Jan, Kim, Diane And Nicky, and all the Kirkland family, I am so sorry for your loss of such a beautiful person and a wonderful friend! Ginny Kirkland was so full of life and what a wonderful long life she lived. I will never forget her warm smile, her amazing love for her family, and all the fun and the laughter we all shared with her as we grew up together. May God Bless you and may the light of her memories enrich all of your days!
Sallie Thompson
April 01, 2012 | Peachtree City, GA
Your Mom lived a long full life, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She was full of life and fun to be around. Keep the memories close, she will always be with you in your heart and your thoughts and remember you will see her again.
Jan Lathum Bolien
April 01, 2012 | Hapeville, GA
My condolences to the family. May you all find comfort in Psalms 55:22 " Throw your burden upon God and he will sustain you."
Dw
March 31, 2012
Virginia Kirkland was a loving and fun Mom to more than just the Kirkland children. I have so many memories of the Kirkland's, the Clay's and the Baker's getting together. Everytime I would she Virginia she was always up beat and smiling -- always. She was a part of a lot of our lives and I am grateful to have had Her and Hapeville to help make many good memories as a young boy growing up. God Bless all of the Kirkland Family.
Jim Baker
March 31, 2012 | Atlanta, GA
