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Clara Kirby Obituary
Mrs. Kirby was born in Galloway, W.Va., a daughter of the late James S. Lopez and Mary Cerenzzi Lopez Montagne. She was a very active member of St. James Catholic Church and an avid gardener. Mr. and Mrs. Kirby moved from Berwyn Heights, Md. to Myrtle Beach in 1987. When you think of Clara, just think of all the things a wife, mother, and friend should be and she was all of these. She was predeceased by a sister Antonette Minni Nelson.
Surviving in addition to her husband of 54 years, are two sons, William (Bill) G. Kirby and his wife, Judy and James (Jay) R. Kirby and his wife, Robin all of Myrtle Beach; one daughter, Elizabeth Ann Fisher and her husband, James of Mechanicsville, Md.; one brother, Benito Lopez and his wife, Joyce of Manassas, Va.; one sister, Rosalind Cross of Oklahoma City, Okla.; five grandchildren, Cory Fisher, Aubrie Fisher, Jacob Kirby, Nicole Rabon and Tammy Ray; one great-grandson, David Wenglinsky;
and several nieces and nephews.
A mass of Christian burial will be 2 p.m. Saturday at St. James Catholic Church, with Father Rick Labrecque officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, directed by Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel. The family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Sign a guest book at goldfinchfuneralhome.com or MyrtleBeachOnline.com.
Memorials may be sent to Hospice of Choice, 3300 4th Avenue, Conway, SC 29527 or the Lady's Guild of St. James Catholic Church, 1071 Academy Drive, Conway, SC 29526.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Michael Cross
February 27, 2004
Aunt Clara,
I remember as a small boy the unconditional love you showed me as well as for all of our family. I'll always remember your smile & the joy you brought to my life as My Aunt & being blessed to be your nephew. You treated everyone equal, which is a rare quality, which I'm sure you got from Nana & Grandpop. I also remember all those Family Crab Feasts, I miss that alot! I send all my prayers & comfort to my Uncle Bill, Uncle Benny, My MOM/Aunt Ro, Little Bill, Jay, LeAnn, Debbie, Rosemary, Phillip, Frankie, Jimmie & all of the rest of the Lopez, Kirby, Mini, & Cross Family.
With All Our Love,
Michael, Tracy, & Serena Cross
Joann King
February 27, 2004
We will miss Clara very much. She was a good friend and neighbor. I will always remember her for her big heart. Our prayers will be with the family.
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