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Marilyn Kirkland Obituary
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KIRKLAND, Marilyn Marilyn Virginia Dye Kirklank 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 fiancée 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. Carl J. Mowell & Son, Fayetteville-www.mowellfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marilyn Kirkland
Christina Tran
March 23, 2019
I still Miss her she was a great neighbor to hang out i know she is up there in heaven
April 14, 2012
Dear Nicky and Carolyne,
We are thinking of you and your family and send our deepest condolences.
Larry and Peggy Ann Milam
Cindy Peevy
April 3, 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!
Sarah Lee
April 2, 2012
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.
R Drukenmiller
April 1, 2012
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.
Sallie Thompson
April 1, 2012
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!
Jan Lathum Bolien
April 1, 2012
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.
Dw
March 31, 2012
My condolences to the family. May you all find comfort in Psalms 55:22 " Throw your burden upon God and he will sustain you."
Jim Baker
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.
Jimmy Wall
March 31, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Neil Copelan
March 30, 2012
Nick, Carolyne and all the Kirklands, I'm very sorry for your loss. Nick, without a doubt she's "kickin' it" and telling stories about the great days in Hapeville with all the rest of our parents. Almost all of them are together now. Sad for us but kind of beautiful in a way. My heart goes out to you.
The Gill Family
March 30, 2012
Our condolences go out to the family of Marilyn Kirkland. She lived a long productive life of service to the community because of special mightiness. (Proverbs 90:10) She will dearly be missed.
Rita McDonald Cheek
March 30, 2012
T the Kirkland Family. I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother. My thughts and Prayers are with you at this time.
Larry Kirkland
March 30, 2012
Aunt Ginny will always be my standard for a Wife, Mother, Aunt, and a mirror to show what being human is all about and should be. She is alive in all who knew her and will be remembered with love, caring, and joyous thoughts. I will be among the ones who are happy to have known her, and sad to have lost her. Aunt Ginny you are loved.
Celeste Wagner
March 30, 2012
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Jim & Celeste
Laura Taylor
March 30, 2012
She was fiesty and I loved her for that.
We will truly miss seeing her at the clinic.
March 30, 2012
TO THE FAMILY OF VIRGINIA KIRKLAND. OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS TO EACH OF YOU AS WE SPENT MANY KIND YEARS AS "ACROSS THE STREET" NEIGHBORS IN HAPEVILLE. LOVE,
SARAH & JERRE WILLIAMS
March 30, 2012
It is with deepest sympathies that I send my condolences. It is often difficult to find the right words to say, but I do hope that it gives you comfort in knowing that God is near to all those calling upon his name in truth; and he is always ready to show his strength on behalf of those whose heart is complete toward him. (Psalm 145:18; 2 Chron. 16:9).
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Cindy Cathey
March 30, 2012
With deepest sympathy to the entire family.
Le Tran
March 30, 2012
Ginny is strong & full of energy. Now hearing, she goes so away, it just like a shock to us. We don't forget her kindness and goodness to us. We love her being our neighbor, friend and like our mom. Now we are not able to see her again. We sure will miss her alot. She will always be in our memory. All our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. We love all of your children, Ginny. Diane, Kim and Jane, please do not be so sad.. All our love, Le and family.
March 30, 2012
With deepest sympathy to the Kirkland family during your time of grief...Psalm 46:1...God is for us a refuge and strength, A help that is readily to be found during difficult times...May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead.
Vivien Scarbrough (Jones)
March 30, 2012
Sorry for your loss. My prayers are with all the family.
Deneise & Keith Darden
March 30, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tom Hasty
March 30, 2012
I am very sorry to hear of your mothers recent illness and passing. She was a wonderful person and will be missed greatly. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.
Robert Pinion
March 30, 2012
May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of the joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Christina Tran
March 29, 2012
Virginia (Ginny) was a good friend and neighbor that i visit everyday, and always take of Le's family dog Jenny went she was alive when we out of town but I will always miss Ginny when she was alive, now she is in heaven with her pet Molly Le's family dog Jenny. Rest in Peace Ginny God be with you!
Diane denney
March 29, 2012
Nicky, Diane, Jan, and Kim,
There is no loss like that of our mothers. It takes a piece of our hearts that will always be void. The wonderful thing is that God fills us with such loving memories that come flooding back from all the years of sharing that special mother's love. May each of you and your families hold tight to those cherished times and may they fill you with peace.
Christina Tran
March 29, 2012
Virginia (Ginny) was a good friend that I alway
Visit everyday and a good neighbor too and you will be in
Heaven with Le's and the family dog Jenny so I will miss you dearly and I forgot to say good bye to you!
Mel Hamlet
March 29, 2012
Good-bye Mrs. Kirkland. You will be missed.
March 29, 2012
To the family of Virginia, I enjoyed talking to Virginia when she had a plumbing problem, I know she will be missed, but the Bible said TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD.
Larry Stubbs
Karen Randle
March 29, 2012
Jan, I have such wonderful memories of your mom. She was a beautiful person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sharron Lindsey
March 29, 2012
Jan and family....my heart goes out to you today and the days to come. Praises, however, that Ms Ginny is with the our Precious Lord and still cuttin' down trees !!
Charles ( Dale) Mann
March 29, 2012
Jan, I can only say that my heart goes out to you and your family. Love between kids and their mother is such a special thing more precious than ,well, anything. Love you and know your in our prayers. Dale Mann
Ellyn Cauble
March 29, 2012
Jan, Your mom sounded like a great woman of many talents and she will be missed by all that knew her. Love her picture!
Martha Winkler
March 29, 2012
Jan and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. My God be with you and bless you.
March 29, 2012
So very sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. Marie-Helene Mann
Carl Dawkins
March 29, 2012
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
March 29, 2012
Sorry to hear of your loss. I hope good memories of your Mother from the past will always be easy for you to recall.
Robert Wildes
March 29, 2012
Jan and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Much love to all, Debbie Douthat
Charlotte Singleton Thornton
March 29, 2012
May God bless and keep you in this time of your sorrow.
Charlotte Singleton Thornton
Class of '69
Becky Nelson
March 29, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Creg Smith
March 29, 2012
Nicky, Diane, Jan, Kim and extended family,
Hopefully it makes your sorrow easier knowing there are others who understand and care.
May sweet memories your mother encourage you at this time. I know I have recall of some great times.
Elaine Addis Mitchell
March 29, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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