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Cynthia KIRKLAND Obituary

Of Cary, North Carolina, a Reedy Creek Middle School teacher died after a long battle with breast cancer on Monday, July 27, 2015 at UNC Rex Healthcare Hospital, Raleigh, North Carolina. She was 51. Born in Buffalo, a graduate of Holy Angels Academy, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in business/fashion merchandising from the State University College at Buffalo, a Master of Science in early childhood education from the University at Buffalo, SUNY, and specialized training in elementary education and school administration from Medaille College and Canisius College. Her love of teaching led her from the Buffalo Public Schools to the Wake County School system in North Carolina. Survivors include her loving and devoted husband Sherman Wallace; son Joshua Jared Hargrave, both of Cary, NC; parents, Theodore and Winona Kirkland; two sisters, Dr. Sharon Kirkland-Gordon (Patrick Gordon) of Bowie, Maryland, and Adrianne Kirkland of Buffalo. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at 11:00 AM at First Shiloh Baptist Church, 15 Pine Street, Buffalo, New York. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Sisters Network Triangle, N.C., www.sistersnetworkinc.org, P. O. Box 51592, Durham, NC 27717-1592.
Published by Buffalo News on Aug. 6, 2015.

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M. Lett

July 30, 2024

I just want to send my love and condolences to the family. Miss Kirkland was my 3rd grade teacher I am now 27 years old and caught myself wondering where she was now remembering what a great teacher and person she was! May she rest in peace.

Dock Washington

August 8, 2015

To the Kirkland Family, our sincere sympathy in the loss of your loved one.may God bless you in this time of sorrow

Dock and Blanche Washington

Joyce & Abe Montgomery

August 7, 2015

Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family. God Bless you all. Cynthia will always be remembered. Rest in Peace no more suffering.

Stephanie Barber Geter

August 7, 2015

To my family, Our collective prayers and sympathy to all of you at this time. Stay strong!

VALERIE MONTGOMERY-ADAMS

August 7, 2015

SORRY FOR YOU LOSS. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. GOD NEEDED ANOTHER ANGLE AND CALL CYNTHIA HOME. SLEEP IN PEACE. VERY GREATFUL TO HAVE KNOWN CC. ALWAYS A LADY ; ALWAYS KIND AND SWEET.

Karen Littles

August 7, 2015

Our heartfelt sympathies to the family in the loss of your loved one. Cynthia was a beautiful person inside and out. Her memory will be treasured always. Love Karen and Blake Littles and Carrie Bryant

Crystal Kelly

August 7, 2015

I will miss you my good friend. .from HHA. ...Was always hoping to see you again. .we loss contact. .but you was always in my thoughts. .your goddaughter. ..Kristina. ..will always remember that purple car you bought her...it was her favorite. ...you will always be my bff. ..

Anita Jones

August 7, 2015

Cynthia was such a sweet girl. I remember our days at Holy Angels. Even though you were an upper classman, you allowed me to hang out with you and my sister Crystal. I will remember your smile and those eyes. RIP my friend, until I see you again.

Peggy McGuirk

August 7, 2015

I remember Cynthia from Holy Angels, She was a kind person who had a great sense of style at an early age. May God help you through this sad time.

Dana Moore -Dade

August 7, 2015

So sorry for your loss. I will always remember her friendly face from our HAA days.

Shelena Tolerson

August 7, 2015

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

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