of Conway, AR
March 12, 1937 - October 9, 2016
Ann Kirby was born March 12, 1937, in Martinville to the late Jessie and Lessie Harmon. She died of complications from dementia on October 9, 2016, at the age of 79.
She graduated from Greenbrier High School in 1954 and later from Petit Jean Vocational. A stay-at-home mom for many years, she entered the workforce later in life at First State Bank in Conway. It was in the banking business that she spent many years as an Assistant Trust Officer and formed many lifelong friendships. She retired from Bank of America in 1991.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Royce; daughters, Debi (David) Avra of Conway, and Dianne (Randy) Huffstickler of Tyler, Texas; and son, Donny of Conway; a sister, Tommye Guinn, of Conway; grandchildren, Allison (Pete) Guerin and Ashley (Jim) Clark of Conway, Lacey ( Jason) McNeil and Beau Kirby of Greenbrier, Kirby Huffstickler of Houston, Texas, and Tyler Huffstickler of Tonkawa, Oklahoma. Other survivors include great-grandchildren Makayla and Reece Betts and Miller Clark; brothers-and sisters-in-law Vernon (Betty) Kirby and Curtis (Cindy) Kirby of North Little Rock, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Ava Grace Guerin.
A member of the Church of Christ, she especially enjoyed the old hymns sung acapella. Mimi, as she was known by those who knew her best, enjoyed fishing, bowling, gardening, canning, and tending to her many flower beds. She always said pulling weeds was better than any pill you could take. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with family, especially her grand- and great-grandchildren. She was known for her home-style cooking, and family friends welcomed an invitation to stay for a meal or to enjoy her homemade salsa or buttermilk fudge.
Honorary pallbearers include her nephews Randy, Bobby, Craig, and Todd Evans; Terry Hensley; Terry Kirby; and Brian Kirby.
Visitation will be Tuesday 5-7 p.m. at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. A graveside service will be held Wednesday October 12, 2016 at 10:30 AM at Martinville Cemetery.
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16 Condolence(s)
BARHAM FAMILY
Monday, October 17, 2016
We are saddened to hear of Ann's passing. Please know that we have and will continue to pray for comfort for you family during this time of loss. May God Bless each of you during this difficult time. Romans 8:28
Bobby, Joanne, and Nancy Barham
Dena Ward
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
Prayers for your family at this time. I have good memories of growing up with Ann and Tommye Sue in Martinville. I always enjoyed their mother when she came to "quiltings" a our house.
I think Debi may know my daughter, Mica.
Love - Dena Faye Smith Ward
Joann Kirby
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
Royce and kids I am so sorry to hear about Ann. I work at Roller Greenbrier and saw this when I came in this morning. May God bless each of you at this time and give you the needed strength in the coming days.
Kaye Hoggard
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Debi and family,
I am sorry for your loss. Praying for you all.
Teno Breeding & the Lucas Family
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Thinking of you all in your loss of Ann. We have fond memories of our days in Martinville.
"Her children rise up and call her blessed and her husband also and he praises her". Proverbs 31:28
Karla Beene
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for the family.
Ricky, Karla & Mitchell Beene
Ron and Karen Matthews
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
So sorry for your loss. You and yours are in our thoughts and prayers!
Kevin &a Tonya Mitchell Moix & JoAnn Mitchell
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Hold on to those wonderful memories!
Kevin and Tonya and family
JoAnn Mitchell
Linda
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
I am truly sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed seeing Ann working in her flower bed that she was so proud of. She will be missed. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Don & Linda
J Mitchell
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
May your hearts continue to be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May Our Lord's Christ Jesus' promise of a resurrection, strengthen your hearts until the day when death is no more, and honest-hearted ones will see lost loved ones once again (John 5:28, 29). In the meantime, may your memories, and the love and support of dear family and friends comfort you
Ricky "Tadpole" Harrington
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
So sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Tammy Connell Mills
Monday, October 10, 2016
Debi, Dianne, and family,
I am so very sorry about the loss of your Mom and Mimi. It seems there are never enough words to fully express the sympathy felt by all who knew Mrs. Kirby. Prayers are lifted high for all of you guys.
Tammy
Steve and Deborah Gangluff
Monday, October 10, 2016
We are sorry for your loss. Ann was a very nice person. She was agreat neighbor and freind. She will be missed by all. She is great hands now. God bless your family.
Randy O. & Sherril A. Bowling
Monday, October 10, 2016
Our sympathy to you Royce & kids. This dementia is a terrible thief of our loved ones. It has hit our family multiple times. You are in our thoughts & prayers. We really miss Kirby-Beene Mobil Station & I our visits during oil changing time!!!
Randy O. & Sherril A. Bowling
Marie W. Bowling & family
R.O.B./
Lori Brown
Monday, October 10, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. Ali told us many wonderfully sweet stories about her precious Mimi. I know she will be deeply missed. Praying for you all.
JAN FUNDERBURG
Monday, October 10, 2016
Royce and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Ann was so great to help me out here at Kirby's Heating and Air, the way she would chuckle at difficult customers just tickled me, wish I could be more like her with them. Loved her smile. Thanks for sharing her with me. She will be dearly missed. I pray for your comfort and peace at this time. Love you all, Jan