of Leslie, AR

July 17, 1972 - October 17, 2024

Mary Kathryn Kirk, age 52, of Leslie, Arkansas passed from this life on Thursday, October 17th, 2024 at Baptist Health in North Little Rock. She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on July 17th, 1972 to William H. Kelley and Jewell D. Mitchell Kelley. Mary was married to David Ardith Kirk.

Mary was a lighthouse for those adrift at sea. In her life, Mary had many passions; the biggest of all were always her family, her dogs and teaching. She pursued those passions as an educator for 23 years at the Leslie Adult Education Center, where she touched many lives by helping those who felt hopelessly lost and misunderstood. Because she could not have children of her own, she took on the title of Aunt-Momma to her nephews and nieces, both adopted and biological, as well as her students. When she retired, she left behind a legacy that not many could live up to, thus the whole of Leslie felt a little hollower. Most days Mary could be found in the passenger seat with her husband "Bo" and her Pug "Pipsqueak" or spending time with friends and family. She was the best friend anyone could've asked for.

Survivors include her husband, David Ardith Kirk; her siblings, Grace Marie Dutton (Brandon) of Sulpher Springs, William Ernest Kelley (Sandra) of Seligman Missouri, Maria Ann Kelley Blair (Kenneth) of Witts Springs; brother-in-law, James Kirk (Teresa) of Fayetteville and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents, William "Bill" Harold Kelley and Jewell Dean Mitchell Kelley.

Graveside services for Mary will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024 at Marshall Memorial Gardens in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Doug Burris officiating. Friends and family will serve as bearers.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Coffman Funeral Home
923 Highway 65 North
Marshall, AR  72650
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com