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Faye Kirby

1935 - 2026

BORN

1935

DIED

2026

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Cox-Knapp Funeral Home - Paxton

142 West Patton Street

Paxton, Illinois

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Apr. 1, 2026

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Faye Kirby Obituary

Paxton - Faye Fern Kirby, 90, formerly of Paxton, passed away at home, Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Danville.

She was born March 28, 1935, in Reilly, and married Everett A. Kirby on March 29, 1955, in Vermilion County. He preceded her in death in 2017.

She is survived by her daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren.

Visitation will be 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, April 1, at the Cox-Knapp Funeral Home in Paxton. Graveside services will be private.

Published by The News-Gazette from Mar. 27 to Mar. 28, 2026.

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142 W. Patton St., Paxton, IL 60957

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