Betty Brown Kirby

Betty Brown Kirby obituary, Greenville, NC

Betty Brown Kirby

Betty Kirby Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rouse Mortuary Service & Crematory on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Betty Brown Kirby, 82, of Fayetteville, NC, is now with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, as of September 3, 2025. Betty lived a life dedicated to serving others. She devoted over 30 years to a career in nursing and joyfully gave of herself to family, friends, neighbors, and her church. Her legacy of kindness, strength, and faith will live on in the lives she touched.
Mrs. Kirby was the widow of Michael Barfield Kirby, Sr., who went to be with Jesus on June 22, 2006. They were married 40 years. She is survived by her sons: Michael Kirby, Jr. and his wife Julie, of Harrisburg, NC; Brian Kirby and his wife Celeste, of Greenville, NC; and five wonderful grandchildren: Grace Kirby Esh and her husband Derrick; Bennett Kirby and his wife Jessi; Emily Kirby Nagle and her husband Tom; Mary Ellen Kirby; and Eli Kirby.
A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Village Baptist Church, 906 S. McPherson Church Road, Fayetteville, NC 28303. Visitation will be held prior to the service, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to "ALL for Him" Village Baptist Church.
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