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Elizabeth Kirby Obituary
Knoxville, TN
Elizabeth (Liz) Randles Kirby, age 75, of Knoxville, TN passed away March 16, 2016. She was a loving and compassionate woman who treated everyone she knew with kindness. She was broken hearted with the passing of her daughter, sister and nephew in a plane crash in 1983.
She was preceded in death by mother, Margaret Randles and father, Wallace Edwin (Tony) Randles. She leaves her husband, Dr. Kenneth E. Kirby, Sr., who retired from teaching and consulting at the University of Tennessee in 2014. She also leaves her son, Kenneth E. Kirby, Jr., (Kip) who works with Realty Executives and his fiancée, Ann Felknor; sister-in-law, Brenda Kirby; nephew, Brian White and husband, Mark Kilgallin; aunt, Betty Brannum and husband, David Brannum; several special nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 4:00m-6:00pm on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Berry Funeral Home on Chapman Highway with a funeral service to follow at 6:00pm with Dr. David Eubanks and Dr. Jim Pierson officiating. There will be a graveside service on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 11:00am at Woodlawn Cemetery. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Elizabeth Kirby
Pam Sherrod
April 4, 2016
May you find comfort in your fondest memories!
Mrs. Geraldine Miles, Pamela Sherrod, Patricia Shope
Sharon Bounds Winkle
March 24, 2016
Ken and Kip, I was saddened to hear of Liz's passing from my Mom and Dad last night. Liz was such a sweet and beautiful person. An angel that was walking on Earth is now walking in Heaven! My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Betty Smith
March 23, 2016
Ken, we are so sorry to learn of the loss of Liz on this earth. Gerald and I have fond memories of you and Liz and our early years in the Industrial Engineering Dept. of ALCOA. You were both warm and outgoing. Although we haven't seen you much since the 1980's, we think highly of you. We send our thoughts and prayers your way. Betty & "Jerry" Smith
Karen Purcell
March 23, 2016
Sweet and lovely lady! Your smiles and kindness will be very much missed from the HMS crew. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
tonya cinnamon
March 22, 2016
So sorry to hear about Ms.LiZ.She was always such a sweetheart and always appreciated her HMS Cleaning girls. The world will be a smaller place without her smile.
Robyn
March 22, 2016
Kip and Ken,
My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Robyn
March 22, 2016
Kip and Ken,
My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
March 22, 2016
So sorry for the loss of your Mother.. May God give you Peace and Understanding
in the Days Ahead....Fred McBride
March 22, 2016
So sorry for your loss of Liz. A lot of school memories. Gerald and Judye (Sauls) Hollingsworth
March 22, 2016
Our Deepest Sympathy
May the lord grant you strength and peace during this difficult time.
Allan and Karen Marcum
March 22, 2016
My heart is broken to see that someone so wonderful has passed on. I am certain that my mom and Liz will renew their friendship in Heaven. God has gained another angel. Sending love and prayer to the family. -Heather Dunlap
Cassady Yust
March 22, 2016
I'm vary saddened to hear of the news that Liz has passed. She was a wonderful person and always so kind. Sending warm thoughts to her loved ones. -Cassady HMS
Bambi Housewright
March 22, 2016
We want to send our Thoughts & Prayers to all the family. Liz was just the sweetest lady. She always knew how to put a smile on your face. She will be sadly missed. God Bless! Always The Housewright Family
Laura O'Shaughnessy
March 21, 2016
So so very sorry Dr. Kirby. We are sending warm thoughts and prayers that happy memories will always surround you..
Laura (Knight) O'Shaughnessy and sons, Jack & Cole
B. J. (Berna Jean) Clark
March 21, 2016
Liz and I met in 1960 when we both began work in our first "real job" at the South Central Bell Business office. We worked closely together through baby showers (mine) and bridal showers (Liz and Kens) and many happy times as couples. How have so many years passed? I was so sorry to learn of Liz's passing and wish we had kept close recently. Charlie and I will miss you Liz and we will be thinking and praying for Ken (the love of Liz's life) and Kip. B. J. Clark
March 21, 2016
Kip -
Carol and i remember our friends from our publishing days with HomeTour.
Sorry to hear about your mother. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Jim and Carol Hackworth
March 21, 2016
Ken and Kip - my thoughts and prayers for you guys. Ken, know it will be difficult without your highschool sweetheart and love of your life. Kip, please don't hesitate to call on us, we love you. Judith, Scott, Britt and Jayme.
Good times!
Teresa Ammons
March 20, 2016
Can't help but smile when I see this picture. So very sorry Ken, Kip & Ann.
March 19, 2016
Kenneth, So sorry to hear Liz has passed away. It is so hard to lose a spouse and life companion. I will be praying for you and you family to find healing and peace in the future.
Peg McPherson Caudill, Spring City, TN
Vicki Province
March 19, 2016
So very sorry.
Pete Piatt
March 19, 2016
Such sad news. Prayers and condolences for Ken, Kip, family and friends. Rest in peace Liz.
Vicki Province
March 19, 2016
So very sorry.
TOM KING
March 18, 2016
Prayers for Kenneth and his family.
Jay Dyer
March 18, 2016
Great, wonderful lady and much loved. I feel blessed to have Liz and Kenneth in my life. My thoughts and love are with you and Kip. I will always be here for you if you need anything anytime
Teresa Ammons
March 17, 2016
If you're lucky enough in life, you're as blessed as I am to have known such an amazing person. My Aunt Liz was a loving, caring & gracious human being. Her beauty on the outside was shared with the beauty of her heart from the inside. I've always admired her courage in the hardest of times. Her heartache was disguised by loving & caring for others. I know her crowns will be many and well deserved. I love you Liz more than you'll ever know. Thanks for sharing your life with my family.
Stacie Douglas
March 17, 2016
Beautiful woman. I loved her and her sweetness. Prayers for her Ken and Kip.
Lisa Price
March 17, 2016
Ken and Kip! I am so sorry for your loss. I feel so blessed to have had you'll in my life! I have never felt so welcomed--I will never forget the times that we had.
Judy Collins Griess
March 17, 2016
Kip, I am so sorry forth loss of your mother. Thoughts and prayers for your family.
Michael Kirby
March 17, 2016
Family is in our thoughts and prayers. RIP Aunt Liz
Becky and Glenn Isaacs
March 17, 2016
Liz was a beautiful woman in every respect - always kind, gracious, and smiling. We send our condolences to Ken and all who loved Liz and pray for God's comfort and healing.
connie kirby
March 17, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss.liz was an amazing sister in law ,mother an wife she will be greatly missed.prayers for you an kip.
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