
Wanda Joan Kirby
November 13, 1937 - September 10, 2011
Obituary
Wanda Joan Kirby went to be with Jesus, surrounded by her family, Saturday September 10th at her home in Elkton, MD. She was 74.
Born in Gainsboro, TN she was the daughter of the late Virgil and Lucille (Henson) Johnson.
Mrs. Kirby retired in 2000 from Chrysler Corporation where she worked on the gas line. She was a member of the local UAW #1183. She was a Matriarch, an angel here on earth with a love that can never be compared.
She is survived by her daughters; Billie Jo Kirby, Yvonne Hart and husband David of Elkton, Cindy Redding and husband Jerry Nagowski, Marsha Lyall and husband James Lyall of Newark, DE; sisters, Margarite Sullivan, Lois Young, Eunice Bilbrey, Reba Scott, Joy Wallace, and Brigitte Johnson; grandchildren, Brandon and Devonna Kirby, Chasta and Chad Hart, Antonio Acosta, Justin, Jacob, and Kyle York, and Nicole Mason; great grandchildren, Alexis and Aleigha Saunders, Alyssa and Talia Kirby, Harmonie York, Melonie, Christina, Ashley, Christian Birney and Ricky Fawcett, and her former husband Bill Kirby and friend Brenda Cravens. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her daughter, Deborah Acosta ; brothers Douglas Johnson, Larry Johnson, sisters, Willodean Allen and Bobbie Cowen; and her grandsons Enrique Acosta and David Hart, Jr.
Funeral Home:
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home
333 South Parke Street
Aberdeen, MD
US 21001
Events
Visitation
Mon Sep 12, 2011 @ 12:00 AM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
Service
Mon Sep 12, 2011 @ 12:00 AM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
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Memories
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Kathy Shrewsbury
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She faught a good fight, She kept the faith; Amazing Grace has won the race, Swing wide the gates.....she's coming home. Taken from an old spirital song but so fitting for my friend and sister in Christ.
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Cathy and Charlie Stetler
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Your Mommy was such a Sweet Lady she always had such kind words everytime we saw her. Our Love and Prayers go out to all of the family. God Bless Charlie & Cathy
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Regan Johnson
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Im sorry to hear of your loss I know she was one of the good ones and will be missed dearly. Im sorry i didnt come to the service i just found out yesterday. Even tho i didnt know her well she'll always be in my heart<3 R.I.P. Aunt Joann<3
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Barbara Rea
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Sorry for your loss.Joan will be missed &loved forever.
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Lisa Johnson Sloan
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Aunt Joann, missing you so much & wishing I could see you again. I love you...