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Adelaide Kirby Obituary

Adelaide Stevens Kirby, born on New Years Eve Day in 1905 in the state of Delaware, and a Phoenix, Arizona resident for 58 years, died on May 31, 2003. She worked for the Adjudication Department of the U.S. Government for many years. Two daughters, Gene K. Garrison and Elizabeth (Libby) Ann Kirby; grandsons Robert K. Garrison, and David A. Garrison, PhD; daughter-in-law Gall Page Garrison; and great-grandson Daniel E. Garrison surivive her. Her husband and Leighton B. Kirby, preceded Mrs. Kirby in death. Graveside Services will be held at Phoenix Memorial Park at 9:30am on June 12, 2003. memorial contributions may be made to Hospice4 of Arizona 2222 w. Northern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Jun. 12, 2003.

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David, Gail and Daniel Garrison

June 12, 2003

It is with great pride and love that we sign this guest book. We are the proud grandchildren and great grandchild of Adelaide Stevens Kirby. When we think of you, we remember so many wonderful things. Your encouraging nature, your fine Christmas and Thanksgiving dinners, especially your riced potatoes. Your dignity in life inspires us . May God Bless you "Granny" and keep you until we see you again. Look for us on the other side when our time comes. Though the body sleeps, the spirit soars. Our love forever David, Gail and Daniel Garrison.

Heather Page-Farlow

June 12, 2003

Granny was a wonderful woman and I am blessed to have known her. She will be sorely missed.

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