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Ollie (Holcomb) Kirby

1926 - 2015

Ollie (Holcomb) Kirby

1926 - 2015

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BORN

1926

DIED

2015

Ollie Kirby Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 28, 2015.

Ollie (Holcomb) Kirby 88 years of age, died Wednesday January 28, 2015 at Lincoln Hills Health Care. Ollie was born July 3, 1926 in Letcher County Kentucky to the late Edward and Ella (Cornett) Holcomb. She was the widow of Chester Kirby and a server for some 40 years with Pryors Restaurant and the Seelbach Hotel. Ollie loved flowers and gardening, but most of all her daughter and family. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and siblings Walter Holcomb, Mary VanZant and Rowena Kimple. Ollie will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her family and all who knew her.

Survivors include her daughter, Marilyn Stratton Smith and husband Christopher; siblings, Faye Duncan, Mae Brown, and Edward Holcomb Jr.; grandchildren, Pathersa (Terri) Curtis, Michael Wright, Stephen Wright, Christopher Smith Jr.; great grandchildren, Lauren and Noah.

Visitation will be 2:00 pm until 8:00 pm Friday and after 9:00 am Saturday at Kraft Funeral Service, 708 E. Spring Street, New Albany, Indiana. Her Funeral Service will be noon Saturday January 31st, at the Kraft Spring St. Chapel with burial in Chapel Hill Cemetery Floyds Knobs, Indiana..

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Catholic Charities.

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January 23, 2020

Gene Duncan posted to the memorial.

February 8, 2015

Judy Mills posted to the memorial.

January 31, 2015

Bobbie Incaini posted to the memorial.

10 Entries

Gene Duncan

January 23, 2020

Ollie,
I will always remember the kindness you gave to me, Amy and Carl III. We all miss you.

Judy Mills

February 8, 2015

Terri, you are the name I most remember because she was always telling me how proud she was of you and how much you meant to her. She loved your child and her antics, as Ollie called them. She would tell me how bright she was, just like her momma! She loved her sister, too. Well, Ollie loved everyone. Tom and I will miss being able to just stop by and see her, as I did today. I will miss her dearly. Via Ollie, I love you all!

Judy and Tom Mills

Bobbie Incaini

January 31, 2015

Marilyn, Chris and Family,
I'm so very sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Aunt Ollie was a very kind woman and will always be remembered that way. When Debbie and I stayed with her for a few days, she went out of her way to make sure we were well taking care of.
God Bless, Bobbie

Cheryl Brown

January 30, 2015

Dear Marilyn, Chris, and family,
I will always remember the summer I came to stay with you and your mom. You were so kind to a homesick little girl, Marilyn I still remember you brushing and braiding my hair. I will miss Ollie, but know that she was greeted by all of our Angels who were happy to have her Home. Our prayers are with you, God Bless,
Love Cheryl and Kaelyn

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Anna Brown

January 30, 2015

To my Dearest Sister Ollie,
I will always remember your love and kindness to me. Until we meet again, I will always love you, Mae

Peggy Head

January 30, 2015

I'll always recall 'Ms Ollie' as a very special prayer warrior. Some people leave an impact on your life with their faith. Ms. Ollie was one of those people. Even though we didn't get to visit in person often In recent years, I will forever remember the many times we spoke on the phone as we shared prayers and updates on our lives.
She was always ready with a prayer for our son Jacob from the time he was young. She said he reminded her so much of her grandson. She especially loved to share updates on her 'babies,' Lauren and Noah. I remember fondly how she could not wait to show me each and every picture of Lauren after she was born. . RIP, Ms Ollie - what a special friend you were.

Paul & Lou Long

January 30, 2015

Marilyn and Chris, we are so sorry to hear of your loss,

January 30, 2015

Mommy, I hope I get this right.

January 30, 2015

I have all these wonderful memories of my aunt, Ollie. She babysat me while I was growing up and I remember all the fun we used to have shopping at the Woolworth's in Jeffersonville. I remember the great meat loafs that she made for me. I also remember all the great times we had with the family when Ollie lived on Elliot St. in New Albany. and playing in the empty field next to her house. How good she was at helping with a sick family member. She stayed at the hospital on numerous occasions when our son had his many hospital stays, to give us a break. She will be missed. Carl (Gene) Duncan

Debbie & Steve Bayus

January 30, 2015

Our deepest sympathy to her family for their loss. Ollie was a loving and special aunt. She had a strong faith in the Lord and loved children.

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