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Sandra Kirby Obituary
VIRDEN - Sandra A. "Sandy" Kirby, 61, of Virden passed away at 4:25 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009, at Sunrise Manor, Virden.
Sandy was born Dec. 19, 1948, in Melrose, MN, a daughter of Patrick and Irene (Gillies) Smith.
Sandy was preceded in death by her father, Patrick Smith, and brothers, Terry and Richard Smith.
Sandy is survived by daughters, Diane (Greg) Roberts, Peoria Heights and Kimberly (Rick) Cotterman, Virden; mother, Irene Engel, Excelsior Springs, MO; brother, Michael Smith of Excelsior Springs, MO; sisters, Lillie Glover of Shawnee, KS and Patty Webster, Excelsior Springs, MO; 4 grandchildren, Taylor and Kylee Roberts and Allison and Cameron Cotterman; in-laws, Jack and Bettie Kirby Sr., Virden; and brother-in-law, Michael Kirby, Virden; and 10 nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, 2009, at Calvert and Ferry Funeral Home, Virden and funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tues. Dec. 29, 2009, at Sacred Heart Church, Virden. Burial will be in Virden Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
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4 Entries
scott hutchison
January 11, 2010
Diane and Kim,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of greif. May the memories you have bring you comfort.
Eric & Tonya Lancaster
December 28, 2009
Diane and Kim,
I hope the memories you have of your mother will help you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sunrise Manor Residents & Staff
December 26, 2009
Diane & Kim,
No bond is stronger than the love between a Mother and her children, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sandy was truely a beautiful woman who had a heart of gold! She will be deeply missed by all of her friends at Sunrise Manor. May you find comfort with the love of family, friends and cherishing precious memories of your Mother.
Gayle Fickas
December 26, 2009
My deepest sympathy to your family. I had the previlege of working with Sandy at the bank and she always had a smile on her face. Good Bless you all.
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