Bertha Erma Kirby

Bertha Erma Adkins Kirby, age 82, of Pickaway, W.Va., formerly of Alderson, W.Va., passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023 at CAMC Greenbrier Valley Medical Center in Fairlea, W.Va. following a short illness. Born February 9, 1941 at Meadow Bridge, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Herbert Wilson and Willie Snow Bragg Adkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Franklin Kirby, Sr.; a son, Jesse Kirby; a brother, Luther Adkins; and a sister, Sadie Adkins. Mrs. Kirby was a retired certified nursing assistant having worked at Summers County Continuous Care at Hilldale, W.Va. She was also the co-owner and operator of several businesses in Alderson over the years. She attended the Bellview School at Wolf Creek, W.Va. and was a member of the Broad Run Baptist Church at Wolf Creek. Mrs. Kirby enjoyed bowling, playing cards, reading, and coloring, but above all, she loved to spend time with her family. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Survivors include one son, James Franklin Kirby, Jr. and his wife, Candi, of Alderson; two daughters, Bertha Erma Mann of Pickaway, and Barbara Ellen Persinger and her husband, Jack, of Sinks Grove, W.Va.; two brothers, Raymond E. Adkins and his wife, Ann, of Liberty, Mo., and James J. Adkins and his wife, Myrna, of Alderson; six grandchildren, Misty Kirby, Jamie Barb, Briton Kirby, Chase Kirby, Paige Persinger, and Jessica Carver; nine great-grandchildren, Cheyenne Barb, Cherokee Barb, Chevelle Barb, Lucious Barb, Jasper Persinger, Amilah Carver, Bradley Carver, Ciara Harmon, and Brianna Deskins; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at the Lobban Funeral Home Chapel in Alderson with Pastor Anthony Carter officiating. Burial will follow at the Fletcher Addition of the Alderson Cemetery in Alderson. Friends may call Sunday, September 10, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Lobban Funeral Home in Alderson. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the Kirby family at www.lobbanfh.com. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Bertha, please visit our Tree Store.